A life-long resident of Shenandoah County, Carolyn has been an active and strong proponent for Shenandoah County’s historic and agricultural resources, economic vitality and rural character. She was a founding member of Shenandoah Forum and was one of the community members who worked on the county’s comprehensive plan and vision state in 2004-5. In meetings with local and state officials and community representatives, Carolyn has been the strong voice in the room for sound policies in education, agriculture, art and health, in her role on various boards and as a volunteer with numerous local organizations. She and her husband, Larry, own a poultry farm in New Market.