Board of Directors: Fauquier Forward
The Board of Directors of the Fauquier Forward Movement is composed of local residents and community leaders dedicated to strengthening Fauquier County. They support civic engagement, share local perspectives, and help advance Fauquier Forward’s mission through thoughtful advocacy and action.
Bill Chipman
About:
Bill Chipman is a longtime resident of Fauquier County, having lived in Warrenton since 1993, where he remains deeply involved in the local community. He is the owner and founder of CRES Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm established in 1999 that serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With decades of experience, Bill has participated in over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions and more than $3 billion in property valuations. His commitment to Fauquier County is reflected through years of service on local boards, nonprofit organizations, and civic committees. Bill lives in Warrenton with his wife of 37 years, Karen, and is a proud father of two adult children.
Reason for joining the movement:
"My goal is to Protect taxpayers, preserve open space and promote responsible growth."
Heather Sutphin
About:
Heather Grimsley Sutphin is a dedicated real estate professional and community advocate with lifelong roots in Fauquier County. A proud graduate of Fauquier High School’s Class of 1987, she began her real estate career in 2013, and has earned a reputation for integrity, local expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their goals.
From 2020 through 2024, Heather served on the Warrenton Town Council, where she worked to promote responsible growth, strengthen community engagement, and preserve the town’s historic charm. She is a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity and The Fauquier SPCA.
Reason for joining the movement:
Heather joined the Fauquier Forward movement because she believes deeply in protecting what makes the county special while planning responsibly for its future. She is committed to helping shape balanced, sustainable growth that supports families, local businesses, and long-term economic stability. As a board member, she is proud to contribute her experience and leadership to advancing thoughtful, community-driven progress throughout Fauquier County.
Heather Grew
About:
Reason for joining the movement:
"I joined Fauquier Forward to help protect our rural character and open spaces. I want to support smart and responsible growth. With active leadership and community involvement, we can strengthen our tax base, improve infrastructure, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come."
Patricia Bowen
About:
Born and raised in Fauquier County; longtime Remington residence and homeowner; longtime career as a financial analyst; currently a caregiver assisting elderly citizens with daily tasks. She is also a longtime member of Remington United Methodist Church.
Reason for joining the movement:
"The current tax base does not provide adequate funding to keep pace with the needs of our educators and students. Growing the tax space through strategic development will help the entire county to improve our school systems and compensate good educators to remain in the county. It will lead to younger people having more local job opportunities and affordable housing in the county."
Tracy Wilkinson
About:
"I was born in Maryland at the naval hospital in Bethesda and raised in Mclean, Virginia. I have in several places both in the U.S. and abroad, but I find that Virginia feels most like home to me. I am a five-year resident of Fauquier County now and love the people and places in this county. I had visited the county frequently in my younger years and even took my first horseback riding lessons here. As a fulltime caregiver and professional, I consider myself lucky to be living in such a wonderful place!"
Reason for joining the movement:
"I joined the Fauquier Forward movement because after going to my first Board of Supervisors meeting, I felt like only part of the story was being represented on some of the issues presented. Furthermore, the information presented to the board was either incomplete, outdated or just incorrect. It seemed to me that we can all benefit from clear factually correct information that will allow better decision making by the BOS and allow for strategic and sustainable growth through planning and execution of a fully developed and informed strategy that benefits both ends of our county."
