Robert Sherretta, President

Robert Sherretta worked on Wall Street as an analyst and an international research director for several of the world's largest banking/investment institutions.  In Washington, D.C., Robert served as Vice President for Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates predicting the world’s economies.  Previously he served as Treasurer and Board Member, Arlington Community Television, (1999-2005), an Advisory Board Member Of George Mason University, (1995-2002), and President of Ballston/Virginia Square, Va Civic Association (1994, 1995).  In 1997, he formed an Independent Investment Research Advisory Firm, and launched the television program, "INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR", which examines Global Economic Development and is guided by the belief that economics drives the welfare, politics and foreign policy of nations, and is thus essential for people to understand.

Melissa Robison, Vice President

Melissa Robison edited her first video at a public access station in the '90s. She is a strong advocate for public access television and its role in enhancing community relationships as well as providing training and resources for local program producers. She is a photographer, video producer, event planner, and web product manager. She has worked with several large companies including National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, Time Life, Burger King, NPR, The Teaching Company, and the 48 Hour Film Project. Melissa is currently working on "Faces of Falls Church," a program featuring members and events in The Little City that will air on FCC-TV.

Richard Rankin, Treasurer

Richard Rankin’s professional career has involved service with the FAA and various transportation and aerospace companies specializing in treasury and insurance advisory services. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Corporate Finance (MBA). He is a volunteer or member of several additional organizations including the American Revolution Roundtable of Washington, DC, Sons of the American Revolution (George Washington Chapter), Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, and Toastmasters International. 

Jerry Barrett

Jerry Barrett is a mediator, writer, educator, husband and father. He spent his career as a professional arbitrator and mediator also writing several articles, papers, and books on conflict resolution. He also provided training in conflict resolution in a dozen countries in Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia. With a doctorate in education, Jerry was also a college professor, has served eight years on the Falls Church School Board and NOVA College Board, serving one year as Chair of the NOVA College Board. He has also run eight full marathons and numerous 5Ks, and initiated the Education Foundation’s ‘Run for the Schools.’

Bob Loftur-Thun

Bob Loftur-Thun has over 30 years of financial, technology and executive management experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, including the hotel and commercial real estate industries, as well as higher education, environmental, and health related non-profits. Bob was Adjunct Professor at the Corcoran College of Art + Design, teaching Digital Video Production, and DVD Design and Production. Bob is currently Interim Executive Director at the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons. Bob deeply believes in the potential of public access television programming to enrich the City of Falls Church community.