Pat O’Bannon is unchallenged this year for the Tuckahoe District seat. Information about others running for the Henrico County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 2 general elections:
Brookland District – uncontested
Dick Glover, 64 (incumbent)
Party: Republican
Family: married, four children
Work: retired from self-employment in direct mail and database marketing
Education: some college courses
Current service: Henrico County Social Services, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Fairfield District
Bob Menas Sr., 31
Party: independent
Family: married, three children
Work: corporate sales representative, Circuit City
Education: certificate of ministry, Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, Philadelphia; some college courses
Current service: Knights of Columbus, Manor Care nursing homes volunteer
Frank Thornton, 58 (incumbent)
Party: Democrat
Family: married, two children
Work: professor, Virginia Union University
Education: B.A., Virginia Union University; M.A., American University, Washington, D.C.
Current service: Astoria Beneficial Club, Brookfield Youth Agency, Henrico County Civic League
Three Chopt District – uncontested
David Kaechele, 67 (incumbent)
Party: Republican
Family: married, two children
Work: retired engineer, Reynolds Metals Co.
Education: B.S., University of Michigan
Current service: Capital Region Airport Commission, Richmond Economic Development Commission, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Varina District
Phyllis Ladd Blackwell, 65
Party: independent
Family: married, two children
Work: accountant and owner, Business Management Services for Senior Citizens
Education: B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Current service: North Airport Drive Civic Association
Jim Donati Jr., 54 (incumbent)
Party: Republican
Family: married, two children
Work: president, White Oak Turf Care and Landscaping Co.
Education: graduate, Electronic Computer Programming Institute; additional college courses
Current service: American Legion – Post 144, Capital Region Airport Commission, Henricus Foundation, numerous other government-related organizations
Toby Mathews Sr., 65
Party: Democrat
Family: married, three children
Work: sheriff, Henrico County
Education: B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; additional college courses and law enforcement institute programs
Current service: American Legion – Post 144, Glendale Ruritan
