Board of Directors
Sarah Lincoln
Carrie Robertson
Carrie Robertson
President and Secretary
Sarah Lincoln was born and raised in Charlottesville and graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech (VT). She worked in the hospitality industry until her father's Parkinson's Disease (PD) diagnosis in 2011, when she decided to move back to Charlottesville to be closer to family.
President and Secretary
Sarah Lincoln was born and raised in Charlottesville and graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech (VT). She worked in the hospitality industry until her father's Parkinson's Disease (PD) diagnosis in 2011, when she decided to move back to Charlottesville to be closer to family.
An athlete her whole life, Sarah became intrigued by the power of exercise for those with PD in hopes to help her father. In December 2016, her and her mother, Maryann, became certified Head Coaches in the Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Method. Their vision was to have a exercise program in town for those with PD.
For the last 6 years, her and her mother operated the RSB Charlottesville gym while Sarah also worked as an Autism Assistant. During the summer of 2022, Sarah decided to focus exclusively on the gym that her and her mother had built, with the vision that has since turned into The PARC.
Carrie Robertson
Carrie Robertson
Carrie Robertson
Treasurer
Carrie Robertson spent her career leading a team of executive-style coaches, specializing in non-traditionally aged college students, to improve their educational outcomes.
Though originally a Charlottesville native, she spent more than two decades on the West Coast. Taking advantage of the work flexibility that was necessitat
Treasurer
Carrie Robertson spent her career leading a team of executive-style coaches, specializing in non-traditionally aged college students, to improve their educational outcomes.
Though originally a Charlottesville native, she spent more than two decades on the West Coast. Taking advantage of the work flexibility that was necessitated by the pandemic, she and her family returned home to relish in the joy of extended family.
A long-time participant in martial arts and mixed martial arts, Carrie is delighted to be a Rock Steady Boxing coach. Her father was a Rock Steady Boxing Charlottesville boxer for years and the two spent many conversations bonding over the fun and fitness of boxing. Carrie is eager to work with The PARC to support the local Parkinson's community.
Dr. Matthew Barrett
Dr. Matthew Barrett
Dr. Matthew Barrett
Dr. Barrett is an Associate Professor of Neurology who specializes in seeing patients with Parkinson Disease and other movement disorders.
Following neurology residency at the University of Virginia (UVA), Dr. Barrett completed a fellowship in movement disorders at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. During his fellowship, he ear
Dr. Barrett is an Associate Professor of Neurology who specializes in seeing patients with Parkinson Disease and other movement disorders.
Following neurology residency at the University of Virginia (UVA), Dr. Barrett completed a fellowship in movement disorders at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. During his fellowship, he earned a Master’s of Science in Clinical Research Methods from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
He was a faculty member in the Department of Neurology at UVA from 2012-2019 and in 2019 he joined the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA.
His research focuses on improving treatment of cognitive impairment in Parkinson Disease through better understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive impairment.
Victor barringer
Dr. Matthew Barrett
Dr. Matthew Barrett
Victor Barringer is an experienced executive with more than 40 years in the lumber industry.
Victor is currently the CEO and Chairman of AWP Wood Products LLC, as well as the President and CEO of Build-Proud.com both located in Little Rock, Arkansas
Before beginning his career in the lumber industry, Victor attended the University of North Carolina, where he studied political science.
susan dietrich
Dr. Matthew Barrett
susan dietrich
Susan Dietrich has worked at the Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia (UVA) since 1995, beginning as an assistant in clinical trials for Parkinson's Disease, and then became a clinical trials coordinator for both Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease.
Susan has been the coordinator for the American Parkinson Disease Associ
Susan Dietrich has worked at the Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia (UVA) since 1995, beginning as an assistant in clinical trials for Parkinson's Disease, and then became a clinical trials coordinator for both Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease.
Susan has been the coordinator for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral Center of Virginia for many years.
In recent years, Susan has been involved in education and outreach for the Parkinson's community throughout Virginia, as well as continuing in assisting in clinical trials.
DAVID FOWLER
ROBERT SPEKMAN
susan dietrich
David Fowler is a veteran of the software industry, with over 40 years of industry and senior executive experience in building, marketing and selling security and networking products.
David holds an MBA from New York University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has been an advisor and board member to
David Fowler is a veteran of the software industry, with over 40 years of industry and senior executive experience in building, marketing and selling security and networking products.
David holds an MBA from New York University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has been an advisor and board member to a number of early stage companies, and was a frequent speaker at conferences on security, networking and marketing.
An avid runner, David has completed a number of marathons and several triathlons.
ROBERT SPEKMAN
ROBERT SPEKMAN
ROBERT SPEKMAN
Robert E. Spekman, PhD, is the Tayloe Murphy Professor of business administration Emeritus at the Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia (UVA).
Robert is well known for his scholarly work in business to business marketing, supply chain management, channels of distribution, and strategic alliances. He is the author of
Robert E. Spekman, PhD, is the Tayloe Murphy Professor of business administration Emeritus at the Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia (UVA).
Robert is well known for his scholarly work in business to business marketing, supply chain management, channels of distribution, and strategic alliances. He is the author of more than 100 academic articles and seven books
Robert was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1995 and had deep brain stimulation in 2006. He serves as a resource for others who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
He published My Journey with Parkinson’s Disease: A Story of Hope Personal Transformation in 2018.
LEE WITHEROW
ROBERT SPEKMAN
ROBERT SPEKMAN
Lee Witherow recently retired following a corporate career and entrepreneurial efforts.
Lee started Dos Amigos Landscaping in 2005 serving the Central Virginia area and sold the company in 2021. Prior to his work in the Green Industry, Lee was the President of Adams & Garth Staffing, Director of Operations Dutch West Indies, COO Black H
Lee Witherow recently retired following a corporate career and entrepreneurial efforts.
Lee started Dos Amigos Landscaping in 2005 serving the Central Virginia area and sold the company in 2021. Prior to his work in the Green Industry, Lee was the President of Adams & Garth Staffing, Director of Operations Dutch West Indies, COO Black Hawk Gaming, Senior VP of Operations Harrah’s Casinos and earlier roles in the hospitality industry.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021, Lee is an active participant with the Rock Steady Boxing Charlottesville program at The PARC.
