Chris serves as the Executive Director and co-founder of One Family Productions. He is the “Big Guy,” and serves as a visionary behind Front Porch Fest, the organization’s signature annual event. Chris is the program editor and one of the on-air talents for WHEO Radio, a heritage music station based in Patrick County, VA. As an avid music lover, producer, and motivator, Chris has spent the last decade creating events that have a meaningful impact on the community.

Chris believes that you don’t need to look too far to discover a passion for life - and because of this philosophy, he spends much of his time involved in planning events with One Family Productions and volunteering with other organizations in the community. When he’s not involved in a project, he enjoys spending time with the love of his life - his wife and fellow OFP board member - Sarah Wray.

Brad became involved with One Family Productions after crossing paths with “El Burro,” who quickly enlisted him to join some of the OFP crew at another festival. From there, Brad volunteered at Front Porch Fest and his involvement with the organization grew quickly. He joined the board in 2020, and brings with him financial planning experience and knowledge. In 2022, Brad began his term as OFP’s Vice President.

Brad was born and raised in Chesterfield County, Virginia and has lived in Winston-Salem, NC and Danville, VA after graduating from James Madison University in 2011. Brad currently lives in Roanoke, VA with his wife Hannah, and dog Juno. He works as a commercial credit portfolio manager for Pinnacle Bank. He enjoys: golfing, skiing, reading, hiking, camping, motorcycles, water recreation of almost any type, travel, general hijinks & tomfoolery of all sorts, breweries, making legends, saving lives, and creating stories to remember forever.

Warren is a lifelong resident of Patrick County and we are very excited about his addition to the OFP board, joining in 2023. His professional background is as diverse as his taste in music. He has worked in restaurants, industrial construction, commercial remodeling, electrical & concrete, factory work, audio engineering, concert and stage production, farming, livestock husbandry, social work and now manufacturing. As a social worker, Warren served as the executive director of Southside Survivor Response Center where he was responsible for all aspects of the nonprofit business, from grant writing to personnel management. In 2020, he began working for Stuart based manufacturer Ten Oaks where he is the HR manager. In addition to his full time jobs, Warren has spent the last 20 years as a freelance audio engineer and became connected to OFP in 2018 when providing sound reinforcement for the First Friday Summer Jam Series.

Warren lives in Critz, VA with his wife Stephanie, daughter Jordyn, and grandson Elias. When he's not out "working a show" Warren enjoys spending time on the family farm in Critz and doing most anything outside. His nonprofit experience, spreadsheet wizardry, and background in audio production will all prove beneficial for OFP in the years to come.

Sarah currently serves as the President and co-founder of One Family Productions. She is passionate about connecting people and organizations to resources that cultivate a creative and supportive community steeped in art and innovation. Sarah brings with her a background in education, program management, and facilitation which translates to the board and to One Family Productions.

Sarah is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She works as the Community Engagement, Partnerships and Program Manager for the Reynolds Homestead, an outreach facility of Virginia Tech. If not actively working with OFP or other civic organizations, Sarah is likely watching live music with her husband Chris, doing yoga, looking for a sunrise, gardening, or snuggling with their cat, Kali.

Syd is a self-proclaimed full-time volunteer for One Family Productions and has found inspiration in supporting the organization by applying his multiple skills in engineering, planning, and construction. He is on a mission to build greater efficiencies within OFP. In partnership with New Leaf Energy, Syd led the creation of the Sunny Side Up (SSU-1), a mobile solar light tower to support annual events using green energy. Additionally, he has spent time sprucing up and enhancing various assets that have been donated to the organization such as a golf cart and truck. In collaboration with the executive director and his sister–renowned artist, sculptor, and licensed architect–Syd led the charge on designing and building the beautiful new timber-framed Porch Stage that debuted at FPF12 in 2021.

Syd attended Virginia Tech where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He has professional experience in corporate arenas and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to OFP. He currently resides in Meadows of Dan, Virginia and in his free time he enjoys developing design for new creations, debating, and making functional art.

Billie (BJ) Boyd Smith is one of our newest board members, joining in 2022. She has been an active volunteer with Front Porch Fest since 2014 and later joined the festival’s staff in the Merch Shack. BJ has also worked on other events with One Family Productions like Rooster Walk’s VIP, First Fridays and Bushels & Barrels.

BJ is a Patrick County native, born and raised in Ararat, VA, which is why she loves volunteering and giving back to her hometown community. She went on to graduate from Salem College with a B.S. in Business Administration and a concentration in marketing. She currently works as a Project Manager at an Ecommerce Consulting company and has an extensive background in sales and marketing within the apparel industry. She also holds a certification in Integrative Health Coaching from Duke Integrative Medicine.

Outside of work and OFP, you can find her spending time with her daughter and husband along with their small zoo of 3 dogs, 3 horses, 6 chickens and hamster. She enjoys acting in local theater, kayaking and all things coffee. As former barista, she basically has her own mini coffee shop set up at home in Mount Airy, NC.

Kelly became involved with One Family Productions through Crystal (they worked together at Starr Hill Brewery) and she joined the Board of Directors in 2023. Kelly grew up in Johnson City, TN, and loves small-town culture, music, and art. She studied Mass Communication at East Tennessee State.

Kelly now resides in Crozet, VA with her husband, Ben, and dog, Finley. She is an artist by passion and a marketer by career. She works in Marketing & Communications for the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors and can often be found selling her artwork at various festivals around Virginia.