Ms. Burton is tourism director for Petersburg Area Regional Tourism. She is a native resident of Dinwiddie County and a graduate of Dinwiddie’s school system.

Occupation

Tourism Director, Petersburg Area Regional Tourism

Education

BS in government, Longwood College (now Longwood University) (1976)

Activities, Associations and Volunteer Work

• Board member, The Bank of Southside Virginia
• Board member, Battersea Foundation (2013-present)
• Board member, Longwood College Foundation (1995-1998)
• Former President, Historic Petersburg Foundation
• Member, executive committee; chair of presidential search committee; and vice-rector, Longwood College Board of Visitors (1984-1995)
• Member, Christ & Grace Episcopal Church; member of the vestry; chaired the rector search committee; currently serves on the altar guild