Meet Our Staff

Executive Director Tom Craft
(August 2008-Present) has a past professional experience which includes general manager of Wal-Mart Supercenter in Lexington from 2001-2006. Tom attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He especially enjoyed working with the Rockbridge Area Community enclave employees while he was employed at Wal-Mart. He has two children and his wife Wendy works in the Guidance Department at Rockbridge County High School. Email Thomas Craft

Production Technician Barbara Douglas
(2003-Present) attended Parry McCluer High School and was employed by the United States Forestry Department. She has also been a certified nursing assistant and a private duty nurse. Barbara attended cosmetology school and was employed in local industries. In 2003, she began working at RAOC as a temporary production worker. In 2004, she became a production technician and also currently leads the quality control program. Barbara has two children and two grandchildren and is very involved in her church and the community. Email Barbara Douglas

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Plans For Growth
In order to continue to meet the needs of the increasing number of people with disabilities, RAOC is adding personnel to improve its Center-Based Employment capabilities, expanding its Business Services offerings, adding a Retail Products line, and embarking on a facility improvement program. Learn more about these activities in the links below and please come to visit us and meet our wonderful people and dedicated staff.

Important Links:
The Rockbridge Partnership
Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
National Industries for Severely Handicapped
eVA- Virginia’s eProcurement Solution
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Department for Visually Impaired/Blind
Rockbridge Area Community Services
KOVAR (Knights of Virginia Assisting Retarded)
United Way
Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
National Organization on Disabilities
Virginia Employment Commission
Rockbridge Disability Services Board

Contact Us
1913 Sycamore Avenue Buena Vista, Virginia 24416

Telephone: (540) 261-6159 Fax: (540) 261-3545 Email

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