Staff

Historic Richmond Foundation is the largest nonprofit group in Richmond that actively works to preserve the historic fabric of the city, while striving to maintain and create a "living museum" of Richmond’s architectural heritage.

Our preservationists seek to collaborate with the public and private sectors to promote the economic viability of restoration and rehabilitation. We maintain an extensive archive of architectural drawings, documents and photographs relating to historic Richmond structures, particularly regarding those structures of which the Foundation has held prior or current ownership.

Mary Jane Hogue

Executive Director

Mary Jane has served Historic Richmond Foundation in a volunteer capacity for more than 20 years, including tenures as president of both the Board of Trustees and the Council of Historic Richmond Foundation. Previously, she was Vice President of JMJ Corporation where she was responsible for the human resource management, employee benefits and compliance issues of 65 employees. She attended the University of Richmond where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in education and serves on numerous community boards, including the VCU Foundation and the Values Institute.

Sally Mooney

Director of Finance

After earning her Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Sally went to work for the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand in New York City. It was in New York that she obtained her certification as a CPA. She moved to Richmond in 1981 with her family and currently owns a CPA practice where she focuses on doing accounting and tax work for small businesses and individuals. Sally also volunteers in a financial capacity on the boards of ChildSavers, SPARC and the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Foundation.

Elizabeth White Singleton

Development Assistant

Elizabeth attended Longwood University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. As a native Richmonder who had volunteered for many nonprofits, she felt drawn to the mission of HRF and its work in the community. With a strong background in finance and event planning, she took up permanent residence at Historic Richmond Foundation. She enjoys using her time and talents to keep people interested in Richmond’s greatest treasures. She is presently a member of the Junior League of Richmond, the Membership Chair of the Dooley Noted Society and serves on the Alumnae Board at St. Gertrude High School.

Kathy Theado

Assistant to the Executive Director

Kathy brings a rich history of organizational skills to the HRF team with a background in administration, marketing, and education. She has served in multiple management roles with community organizations such as the Westwood Junior Woman's Club, Christ Church Episcopal in Glen Allen, the Mills Godwin PTSA and the Boy Scouts of America. She attended James Madison University where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and has completed the Servant Leadership program with the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

Amy Swartz

Director of Preservation Services

Amy attended Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY and Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation. She started working for HRF in 1999, shortly after she moved to Richmond from Atlanta. In 2001, she traded preservation for child rearing, and after a 6 year hiatus from the professional world, she is back on a part time basis. Amy is thrilled to have the opportunity to assist in the preservation work of HRF properties, as well as the needs of the community.

Joanne McDonald

Paralegal & Preservation Assistant

Joanne has worked as a real estate paralegal in the Richmond area for thirty years. She was most recently employed at CowanGates, P. C. for fifteen years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in history and political science. She is excited to have the opportunity to blend her skills as a paralegal with her love for historic properties. Joanne presently serves on the Alumni Board of Saint Gertrude High School.

Katherine Fahed

Programs and Communications Coordinator

Katherine graduated from Virginia Tech with dual degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Housing & Resource Management. Before transitioning into a coordinator position, she worked summers with Historic Richmond Foundation as an intern. She also works part time as a personal assistant for a local training and consultation firm.