03/23/2026
Meet Chris Janelle, EWVCF Board President
Chris Janelle is an Eastern Panhandle attorney and partner in the law firm of Sutton & Janelle, PLLC. He graduated from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. He has been active in the community serving on boards for the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle, Berkeley County Development Authority, Main Street Martinsburg, and the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce. Chris and his wife Sherri live in Shepherdstown, WV. They have two married daughters and three grandchildren.
Here is what Chris has to say:
Q: When did you become active with the EWVCF and how have you served?
A: I have been involved with the EWVCF for about ten years. During that time, I have served in some capacity on every committee and have chaired the Gift Acceptance and Governance Committees. I currently serve as president and am a past treasurer and board vice president.
Q: What compelled you to be part of the EWVCF?
A: This is the most impactful organization I have ever had the privilege to serve. We are unique in this community, in our ability to generate and act as stewards for our donors' resources, and to target and deliver them quickly and efficiently to those who need them most.
Q: What goals do you have for the Foundation under your leadership?
A: I am proud and honored to serve an organization with such skilled and dedicated staff, donors who are unfailingly generous, and a diverse, caring, and expert group of volunteer board members. I hope to broaden our outreach to potential donors, and to continue to seek out ways in which we can strengthen our mission to Gather, Grow and Grant.
