Contributing Writers
Johanna Calfee
Johanna Calfee is the Managing Editor of Prototype Media, which produces five area publications, including Lynchburg Living and Lynchburg Business magazines. Prior to working in publishing and advertising, Johanna spent six years in television news at local ABC, Fox and NBC affiliates in Roanoke and Lynchburg, where she wore many hats as a producer, reporter, anchor and weathercaster. Along the way, she earned several awards, including a National Peabody Award and National Emmy Award as part of WSLS’ team coverage of the Virginia Tech Shootings. Calfee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Liberty University.
Joshua Dalrymple
Joshua Dalrymple is a managing partner with Patel & Dalrymple, PLLC, a general practice law firm with a focus on real estate, estate planning, and business law. He graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Accounting, and went on to attend Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach. In addition to practicing law, Joshua also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law at Liberty Law School.
Kimberly Feldkamp
Kimberly Feldkamp started putting her pen to the paper at an early age, and it was her love of writing that led her to pursue a career in journalism. A graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Kimberly started working in TV news as an anchor and reporter at WOHL-TV in Lima, Ohio. She then worked as a news producer at WSET. She resides in Lynchburg with her husband.
Mitchell Malcheff
Mitchell Malcheff is a freelance journalist who started out covering high school sports for the Lynchburg News and Advance. Currently, he holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree from Liberty University. He currently works as a free-lance sports reporter for the News and Advance, the Nelson County Times and the Amherst New-Era Progress and also writes for Lynchburg Living.
Chris McCune
Chris McCune has been planning events for the past 17 years. After years of doing it for companies he worked for, he started his own company, Tailored Affairs, where he planned countless weddings, corporate events, and concerts. His biggest event was Chris Daughtry’s homecoming day in North Carolina after being voted off of American Idol. His journey led him to Lynch’s Landing, a local Non-Profit, where he is currently the Events Manager.
David Norcross
David Norcross has worked in virtually every area of print, advertising and marketing over the last 30 years. He began his career working in manufacturing at Piedmont Label Company in Bedford, Va. Since that time, he has served in middle and upper level management in various companies within the printing and advertising markets. David is currently Senior Account Executive for Prototype Advertising in Forest, VA.
Megan Norcross
Megan Norcross is the Director of Business Development for Prototype Advertising. A self-proclaimed “flower child,” Megan has been an advocate for conservation and preservation for years. She is constantly looking for more intuitive ways to keep our planet, and consequently her work environment, as green as possible.
Daniel T. Richardson
Daniel T. Richardson is an educator with 13 years of teaching experience working with grades Pre K through 12. He is currently an Instructional Technology and Remedial Reading teacher for Appomattox County Public Schools. Daniel holds a double Bachelor’s degree in History and Education from Longwood University and a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia.
Jennifer Schmidt
Jennifer Schmidt studied English and Journalism at Liberty University where she worked with the award-winning Liberty Champion newspaper for over two years. During that time, she became Editor-in-Chief and covered many of the political candidates who traveled through Lynchburg. Now an English teacher at Jefferson Forest High School, Jennifer spends most of her time teaching the craft of writing, though she does continue to write for local publications.
Julie Snowman
Julie Snowman graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She has since worked as a writer for Centra Health’s Best of Health, Showcase Magazine, Blue Ridge Business Journal and Lynchburg Living.
Amanda Sullivan
Amanda Sullivan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Liberty Champion and a senior at Liberty University, pursuing a degree in Communications with a specialization in print journalism. She plans to attend graduate school upon graduation.
Carrie Williams
Carrie Williams is a Lynchburg native who began writing in college when she acted as editor, photographer and copy writer for an art’s publication on campus. She is now Human Resources Assistant to the Director of HR at Presbyterian Homes & Family Services in Lynchburg, VA as well as a member of Young Professionals of Central Virginia. Carrie holds a degree to Fine Arts from Christopher Newport University with a double concentration in Art History and Studio Art. In addition to writing, Williams is a commissioned artist who has been featured in several locations throughout Virginia.