MEET STEPHANIE
LOVING LYNCHBURG TOGETHER
Stephanie Reed serves on Lynchburg City Council as one of the city's three At-Large members.
A Virginia native, Stephanie built a diverse career in business, broadcast journalism, and ministry. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arkansas and began a life shaped by service and adaptability when she married her husband, Dale, in 2001. As an Air Force spouse for 18 years, Stephanie raised their family across
the world while Dale served our nation for 25 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Through each move, her family remained grounded in faith, which continues to guide every part of their lives.
After Dale’s retirement and their two oldest sons enrolled in Liberty University, they felt called to make Lynchburg home. In an act of faith, they relocated to the area in 2018 before jobs were even secured, eventually settling in Lynchburg in December 2020.
A PASSION FOR HER COMMUNITY
Over the years, Stephanie has served her communities in many roles: substitute teacher, women’s ministry speaker, small business owner, and now as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg. Her background has given her firsthand understanding of small business, family life, and the challenges everyday citizens face.
Her love for Lynchburg’s people inspired her to run for City Council in 2022, where she made history as the first Republican woman elected. She served as Mayor of Lynchburg from 2023 to 2025 and currently serves as one of the three At-Large members on City Council. Her council term began January 3, 2023.
Stephanie’s service extends beyond City Hall. In 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed her to the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, where she helps shape statewide workforce policy alongside business and community leaders. She also served on the women’s ministry leadership team at Thomas Road Baptist Church and as Vice President of the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center Board.
At her core, Stephanie is a devoted wife and mother of four. Now an empty nester, she treasures time with her family, enjoys hosting college students who are far from home, and continues to speak at women’s ministry events when possible. She is also a strong supporter of local veterans, regularly attending veterans’ events and visiting those honored at Monument Terrace.
Stephanie Reed’s leadership is shaped by faith and driven by a genuine love for Lynchburg and the people who call it home.