Board of Trustees

Joel Barkman, Chair

President/Owner, Golden Rule Builders, Inc.

Joel is the President/Owner of Golden Rule Builders, Inc. a design-build firm in Catlett, VA. Joel built the first Golden Rule home in Fauquier County over 30 years ago. Since then he has continued to maintain a reputation for quality, service, and community involvement. Joel has been named the Builder of the Year by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), Business Person of the Year by the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce, and attained the “Big 50” Award from Remodeling Magazine.

Joel and his wife Patty have five children and are active members of the Dayspring Mennonite Church. He also serves on the boards of New Horizons Ministries, Good Life Ministries, and Lord Fairfax Community College.

As a leader in the Green Building, Living-In-Place and Solar Energy movements, Joel has been involved in creating vision and responsible building practices in and around our community. His efforts include sustainable design models, healthy living alternatives, Universal Design concepts, and environmental stewardship initiatives — all of which help make for a stronger, cleaner and safer community.

Ashley Smith, Vice-chair

Smith-Midland Corporation

Ashley B. Smith is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smith-Midland Corporation, a publicly traded company specializing in precast concrete products. Born into a family with a rich legacy in the concrete industry, Ashley represents the third generation of Smith leadership at the company, which was started in Fauquier County in 1960 as Smith-Cattleguard, creating precast concrete cattleguards.

Ashley began his full-time career at Smith-Midland over three decades ago, initially working in the Sales and Marketing Department. In 1988, he managed the licensing division, Easi-Set Worldwide, before returning to Smith-Midland as Vice President of Sales in 1991. He was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2008. In May 2018, Ashley ascended to the role of CEO, succeeding his father, Rodney I. Smith, who had led the company for 62 years. He further assumed the position of Chairman of the Board in January 2022.

Under Ashley's leadership, Smith-Midland has continued its tradition of innovation, developing award-winning precast concrete products used in prominent structures along the East Coast. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities, including plants in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and employs approximately 230 people. In fiscal year 2021, Smith-Midland reported revenues of $50.6 million, marking a 15% increase over the previous year.

Ashley holds a degree in business administration from Bridgewater College and he values the close-knit community and personal relationships fostered at the college and is still associated with the college as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Beyond his commitments at Smith-Midland, Ashley has been actively involved in the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), serving as Chairman of the Board. His extensive experience and dedication have significantly contributed to the growth and success of Smith-Midland Corporation, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the precast concrete industry.

Ashley actively serves on community boards and volunteers, giving back to the community where he grew up, raised his family, continued the family business, and still resides.

Rebecca Segal, Officer, Secretary

President & Chief Executive Officer of Fauquier Health

A strategic healthcare leader specializing in transformational change, organizational culture and service line development with a focus on operations and quality care, Rebecca Segal joined Fauquier Health in late 2022 after more than a decade of hospital leadership experience around the country. A native Virginian, she grew up in Fredericksburg and has strong ties to the Northern Virginia area.

Since arriving, her primary focus has been on patient care, specifically quality and safety. As a leader, Rebecca understands that in order to take exceptional care of patients, the culture of a healthcare system must take exceptional care of its staff. Initiatives to improve the culture have resulted in a 30% increase in employee engagement scores. Quality improvements include no patient fall-related injuries in more than 14 months, no pressure injuries in over a year and a significant reduction in harms, including infections. These improvements were recently recognized by the Leapfrog Organization, which gave Fauquier Health an A grade for patient safety.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington and a Master of Health Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2017, she was named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Rising Stars: 60 Healthcare Leaders Under 40.” She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Rebecca lives in Fauquier County with her husband and two Boykin Spaniels.

Cynthia Dougherty, MD, Member

Fauquier Health Physician Services, Northern Virginia Surgical Specialists

Cynthia Dougherty, MD is a board-certified general surgeon, with special interest in breast surgery, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, hernias, lipomas, skin cancer, cysts, and peritoneal dialysis access. Dr. Dougherty earned a BA in microbiology and a BA in zoology from Miami University. In addition, she holds a Medical Technologist certification from University of Cincinnati. She attended Medical School and completed her general surgery residency training at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr.

Dougherty was born and raised in Ohio, but as a life-long horse lover, a move to Virginia horse country was easy. She enjoys fox hunting and horseback riding whenever she has time. Dr. Dougherty also enjoys antiquing, auctioning, running the church thrift shop, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Jeremy A. Falls, Member 

Sheriff, Fauquier County

Sheriff Jeremy A. Falls is a 27-year veteran of Law Enforcement, having served the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and the Fauquier  County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff grew up in Marshall, VA and graduated from Fauquier High School in 1989. In 1991, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as an  Intelligence Analyst. Upon completion of his advanced training, he was assigned to USFK/J2 in Seoul, Korea.  After his assignment oversees, the Sheriff was assigned to the 519th Military Intelligence Battalion (TE) (ABN), Fort Bragg, NC. During that assignment, he was deployed with his unit to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. 

Sheriff Falls graduated from the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy in 1996.  He enjoyed a distinguished and diverse career with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. He held a variety of operational and administrative roles over his 20 years of service in Fairfax.  His final assignment was that of the Commander of Professional Development for the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.  In 2016, Sheriff Falls joined the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office as a Major. Subsequently, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel/Chief Deputy in 2018.  As Lt. Col., he was in charge of the day-to-day operation of the Sheriff’s Office.  In January of 2022, he was sworn in as the Interim-Sheriff and was then elected to the position to fill out the unexpired term of his predecessor. Sheriff Falls was elected for a four-year term in 2023.

Sheriff Falls received his bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management with a minor in Leadership from the University of Richmond.  He earned his Master of Public Administration at George Mason University.  He also received a master’s certificate from the University of Virginia and one from the American University. The Sheriff is a graduate of the 256th session of the FBI National Academy. Sheriff Falls and his wife Crystal have two adult sons and currently live in Warrenton, VA.  

Jae Lee, MD, Member 

Fauquier Health Physician Services, Piedmont Internal Medicine

Dr. Lee is board-certified in Internal Medicine and practices in Warrenton. Prior to joining Piedmont Internal Medicine, she was a clinical assistant professor of Internal Medicine in the University of Maryland Medical System and was also the Director of Ambulatory Care at Mercy Medical Center. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Lee has more than 25 years of experience caring for patients. After earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. Lee completed the University of Maryland Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine Internship and Residency Program.

Elizabeth T. Martin, MD, FCAP, Member

Medical Staff President

Elizabeth T. Martin, MD, FCAP,  has practiced community hospital pathology for forty years. Dr. Martin grew up in Charlottesville. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and received her MD at the University of Virginia. She trained in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Tufts University/ New England Medical Center, and is Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She is an independent pathologist who practiced general anatomic and clinical pathology at hospitals in Massachusetts and Maryland before getting back home to Virginia.

Dr. Martin has been a member of the Medical Staff at Fauquier Hospital since 2006. She served for many years as chair of the Bioethics Committee for Fauquier Health. She also serves as medical director of the Fairfax County Virginia Health Department Laboratory.  She is a consultant with NDA Partners, and as a consultant working under a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services, she served as a reviewer of COVID 19 LDTs that led to legal approval of several new diagnostic tests at the height of the pandemic. She has been an active member of the College of American Pathologists, serving in the House of Delegates and other committees. She lives with her husband Earle on a farm in Syria, VA.  They have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Janelle Padgett, Member

Chief Financial Officer,  Fauquier Health

Janelle Padgett is an engaged financial leader with 25+ years of healthcare experience. Janelle started her healthcare career with HCA in Ocala, FL and worked her way up the ranks until she was promoted to Controller of East Ridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  Several years later, she accepted the CFO position of the Primary Care Network of Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA and was later promoted to the Corporate Controller position of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc and its subsidiaries.  Eight years ago, Janelle moved to the DC area after joining George Washington University Hospital’s team as the Senior Controller.  She became AVP of Financial Reporting and Budget Operations at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital five years later.

Janelle has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and a Board Member of the VA/DC Chapter of HFMA where she also serves as Chair of the Certification Committee.  She resides in Warrenton, VA.

David Reilly, MD, Member

Winchester Radiology, PC

Dr. Reilly is a diagnostic radiologist with Winchester Radiology, PC. Dr. Reilly knew from an early age that he wanted to be in the medical field. Not only does he enjoy helping others, he enjoys the science aspect that comes with the field.

Dr. Reilly graduated from George Washington University in 1989. Following graduation, he completed his Doctor of Medicine at George Washington University in 2000. From there, he completed residency training in diagnostic radiology in 2005, and then fellowship training in body imaging in 2006.

Vineeta Ribeiro, Member

Teacher, Mountain Vista Governor’s School

Vineeta Ribeiro holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University (1988) and is completing a Masters of Educational Technology from James Madison University (expected 2022). She teaches mathematics at Mountain Vista Governor’s School, a STEM program that spans seven public school districts for gifted students, grades 10-12. 

Vineeta worked as a systems engineer, technical writer and product manager prior to taking a 17-year hiatus to raise and homeschool her six children alongside her husband of 34 years. 

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working with young people, and writing. Vineeta has had over 200 family humor columns published in her community’s newspapers in Northern California and in Fauquier County, as well as numerous magazine articles.

Scott Vanderkooi, Ed.D., Member

Laurel Ridge Community College

Scott is the Dean of Health Professions at Laurel Ridge Community College. In this role, he supports faculty in their efforts to deliver high quality healthcare education to our community. Through technology and professional development, Laurel Ridge incorporates as much realism as possible into the curriculum to prepare students for successful careers in health care.

Scott is a former United States Marine, paramedic, personal security specialist with the State Department and an EMS instructor/program director. Scott holds a BS in Emergency Medical Services, and M.Ed. in Education Administration and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. He is an avid DIY'er and enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking, kayaking and photographing nature.