12:30PM
Staunton, VA
Draft
Council Members Present
Officers:
Bryan L. Porter (Alexandria), Chairman
R. Bryan Haskins (Pittsylvania County), First Vice Chairman
David L. Ledbetter (Waynesboro), Second Vice Chairman
Tracy Q. Martin (Halifax County), Secretary
Anton A. Bell (Hampton), Past Chairman
Council District Representatives:
1. Krystyn L. Reid (York County)
2. Matthew R. Hamel (Chesapeake)
3. Anton A Bell (Hampton)
4. Colette Wallace McEachin (Richmond City)
5. Bethany A. S. Harrison (Lynchburg)
6. David L. Ledbetter (Waynesboro)
7. G. Ryan Mehaffey (Spotsylvania County)
8. Bryan L. Porter (Alexandria)
Other Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Present
John Alexander (Botetourt County)
Amy K. Ashworth (Prince William County)
John Baber (City of Staunton – Elect)
Erin Barr (Chesterfield County)
Clarissa T. Berry (Madison County)
Roger Brooks (Carroll County)
Donald S. Caldwell (Roanoke City)
Eric Cooke (Southampton County)
Stephen Descano (Fairfax County)
Josh Elrod (Buena Vista)
Ramin Fatehi (Norfolk City)
Jeff Gaines (City of Staunton)
Chapman L. Good (Page County – Elect)
Justin L. Griffith (Pulaski County)
Jeff Haislip (Fluvanna County)
Page Higginbotham (Orange County)
Heather D. Hovermale (Winchester)
Spencer Morgan (Accomack County)
Andrew Nester (Henry County)
Georgette C. Phillips (Isle of Wight)
Narendra Pleas (City of Suffolk)
Russ Rabb (Stafford County)
Chris Robison (Westmoreland County)
Shannon Taylor (Henrico County)
Jack Thornton (Northampton County)
Tiffany Webb (King William County)
Guests
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorneys Present
Steve Eubank (City of Fredericksburg)
Justin Witt (City of Fredericksburg)
CASC Staff Present
Elliott Casey, Director, CASC
VACA Staff Present
Amanda Howie, Administrator
Other Guests
Call to Order
Mr. Porter called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
Minutes
The draft minutes from the December 3, 2025, meeting were previously posted and circulated to Council. A motion was made and seconded and by voice vote, the minutes were approved as submitted.
Chairman’s Report
Mr. Porter congratulated CASC on a successful 2025 Executive Program.
Administrator’s Report
Mr. Casey reviewed the agenda items:
Old Business
There was no old business on the agenda.
New Business
Announcement of New Council Members for CASC
The new 2026 officers of the Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council will be:
R. Bryan Haskins (Pittsylvania County), Chairman
David L. Ledbetter (Waynesboro), First Vice Chairman
Tracy Q. Martin (Halifax County), Second Vice Chairman
Colette Wallace McEachin (Richmond City), Secretary
Bryan L. Porter (Alexandria), Past Chairman
These officers will take office on April 12 at the CASC Spring Institute.
Announcement of New Officers for CASC.
Mr. Casey announced that, after caucusing, the elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys from each even-numbered congressional district selected the following representatives for 2026:
2nd District: Georgette Phillips (Isle of Wight County)
4th District: Erin Barr (Chesterfield County)
6th District: David L. Ledbetter (City of Waynesboro)
8th District: Bryan L. Porter (City of Alexandria)
10th District: R.D. “Bob” Anderson (Loudoun County)
Review of Membership of CASC Standing Committees.
Mr. Casey shared that there is currently a vacancy on the CASC By-Laws Committee.
CASC Meeting Schedule for 2026
Mr. Casey shared the proposed schedule for 2026, which will be promulgated to the membership shortly.
Public Comment
The floor was opened for public comment. There was no public comment.
Adjournment
There being no further business before Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Delta Hotel, 555 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219