Stanardsville Area Revitalization (*STAR*) is dedicated to restoring economic vitality to Greene’s historic county seat, through physical improvements and by attracting new business and housing in and around the Town.  With $3 million in grant funds awarded by VDOT, *STAR* has spearheaded two major streetscape enhancement projects over the past 15 years to rebuild the sidewalk network in Town and enhance the attractiveness of Main Street.  Phase I of those streetscape improvements was completed in 2013 and  Phase II to extend the new sidewalks to the shopping center on the west and to the pharmacy on the east was completed in 2023.

*STAR* also managed implementation of the Town’s $1 million grant award from the Department of Housing and Community Development to restore the facades of historic buildings on Main Street and the William Mills House behind the library, upgrade low-income apartments, and construct a pavilion and performance stage behind the County Administration building.  Those grant projects are now completed.

*STAR* applied in May, 2023 for a Community Business Launch grant from DHCD to help entice entrepreneurs to begin a business start-up in Stanardsville.  Working with the County Economic Development & Tourism Dept, Charlottesville Investment Collaborative, SBDC, EDA and others, the grant will focus on enticing potential small business entrepreneurs to compete for use of vacant commercial space in Stanardsville under attractive terms.

The organization also promotes local businesses by assisting the Town on issues such as restricting through truck traffic on Main Street, and is involved in many community activities to help build community spirit, promote safety for residents and visitors, and encourage continued support of its efforts to restore the area’s economic health.

*STAR*’s Board of Directors includes local business owners, members of the public, and representatives of the Town of Stanardsville, Greene County, the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Authority, and the Greene County Historical Society.  Roy Dye, Executive Director, can be reached at 434-409-5796 or roydye111@gmail.com.

Our goal is to help Stanardsville attract interesting specialty shops, restaurants, service businesses, cultural facilities and other attractions, to both serve the local community and encourage tourists to visit the Stanardsville area, gateway to the Blue Ridge and centrally located to many tourist attractions

Board of Directors – 2024

The Board of Directors of Stanardsville Area Revitalization includes six ex officio directors appointed by local government and nonprofit organizations, and nine elected by the board.

Ex Officio


Marie Durrer – Board of Supervisors
Gary Lowe – Town of Stanardsville
Alan Yost– Economic Development & Tourism Director
James Tsikerdanos – Economic Development Authority
Marianne Shepard – Chamber of Commerce
Dawn Muir – Historical Society

At Large

Liam Bowers

Nick Cash

Jamie Duhon

Donna Harlow

Lauren Jacob

Corey Jacober

Joshua Kreider

Pam Morris

Matthew Woodson

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Officers
President – Corey Jacober

Vice President – Joshua Kreider

Treasurer – Matthew Woodson

Secretary – Dawn Muir

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Chairman Emeritus – Don Pamenter

Executive Director – Roy Dye