Lynchburg Chapter Awards

Kathleen Davis is a community builder whose work centers on connection, creativity, engagement, belonging, and access. She is a co-founder of The Lavender Lodge, a member-based community space in Lynchburg created to provide a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ individuals. What began as a simple gathering place has grown into a vibrant community of more than 500 members, offering regular social and creative events that foster connection and joy. Professionally, Kathleen serves as Director of Business Development at Lifepoint Health for Centra’s behavioral health hospital, where she leads outreach and partnerships to expand access to mental healthcare across the region. Her civic leadership includes board service with Beacon of Hope and the Downtown Lynchburg Association. She was named the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Young Professional of the Year in 2021.

Charles B. “Charlie” White serves as Executive Vice President and board Secretary of Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc., an investment management firm in Lynchburg. A graduate of the College of William and Mary and a Chartered Financial Analyst, Charlie is a lifelong Lynchburg resident with deep ties to the community. He has dedicated decades to local organizations, serving on the boards of Lynchburg City Schools, Randolph College, the University of Lynchburg, the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, the Centra Foundation, and numerous youth-focused nonprofits. Charlie considers his most meaningful contributions to be his hands-on involvement with youth and high school athletics, including coaching, mentoring, fundraising, and student support initiatives in Lynchburg City Schools. A proud E.C. Glass High School graduate, he is a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.