Our Members

Ms. Starlette Johnson

Johnson is board chair for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and serves on the board for Jack's Family Restaurant Group. She has held leadership positions with global brands throughout her career, including director of finance at KFC, president and chief operating officer of Dave & Buster's, and executive president and chief strategic officer for Brinker International. Johnson earned a bachelor's in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Duke University. She is a member of the university's Ut Prosim, Legacy, and Pylon societies of donors; chaired the Virginia Tech Foundation Board; and has served on the Advisory Council and Cabinet and the Hospitality and Tourism Management Advisory Board for the Pamplin College of Business.

Ms. Johnson was appointed on July 1, 2024 by Governor Youngkin.