Kenny Lewis was born and raised in Danville.  He grew up in "Crook Town," on Kings Mill Road.

He was the youngest of five children - having two brothers and two sisters.

When he was one year old, his mother passed away.  He was raised by his father, grandmother and aunt.  In high school, his father passed away.  During that time, his oldest brother, quit college and his dream of playing sports professionally, to move back home to Danville to make sure his siblings continued school and perused their dreams.

The children in his family were all athletically talented - one of his older brothers was actually drafted in the seventh round by the NBA team, Detroit Pistons.

Kenny attended Virginia Tech for college and then was drafted by the New York Jets to play professional football.

Even though his athletic career moved him to the northern part of the country and allowed him to travel, Kenny always had a strong attachment to Danville and always realized that it was the area he wanted to call "home."

He would fill his schedule with opportunities to "give back" to the area that supported him during the loss of his father and his desire to succeed.  He would attend functions and be the motivational speaker for events.

He recognized that his purpose wasn't only on the field, but in serving the community, charities and non-profit organizations.  He is known for being a big part of the Boys & Girls Club - including starting Danville's chapter.

Church was always instrumental in Kenny's life and continues to be a source of inspiration, faith and love in Kenny's life and career.  He is a proud and active member of The Life Church (formerly known as Abundant Life on Mt. Cross Road) and a board member of the Danville Church Based Tutorial Program.  He is also acting principal of Abundant Life Christian Academy.

He wants to spread a message of unity - no matter the race, sex, age, religious beliefs or political views.  He believes that if Danville citizens can put aside any differences and realize that we all work better together, that the community will continue to grow.

Alonzo Jones was born and raised in Danville.

He joined the US Army straight out of high school and attended boot camp outside of St. Louis.   During his service, he was in the logistics and supply division driving trucks.

After 6 years in service, Jones returned to Danville where he got involved in afterschool programs through city council.

He was appointed by City Council to the school board before the City moved towards an elected school board.

His name was drawn out of appointed school board members lottery to give up his post and seek election in the first school board vote by the public and retained his seat.

After the school board term Jones was requested by then Mayor Rubie B Archie to seek a seat on City Council.  After terms as councilman and Vice Mayor he was selected to be the Mayor of Danville.

Dr. Stanley B. Jones is Superintendent with Danville Public Schools. Dr. Jones is in his 35th year of service as an educator, including one as

Executive Director of Instruction with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, four as Director of School Safety and Discipline Hearing Officer with Hanover County Public Schools, and seven years as principal of Lee‐Davis High School in Mechanicsville. His experience also includes six years as an assistant principal: three years in Hanover County at Patrick Henry High School; and, three years in Williamsburg‐James City County where he supervised a separate alternative education facility. Dr. Jones began his career in education at Radford University where he received his undergraduate degree in 1984 in Biology and Secondary Education. Upon completing his degree, he worked as an admissions counselor for Radford University while he earned his Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling.

Upon completion of his Master’s degree, Dr. Jones served as Director of Special Student Services with Radford University in the Student Affairs Division. In this role, he oversaw services for students with disabilities, adult students and non‐traditional student populations. Dr. Jones joined Lynchburg College in 1990 where he served as Director of Institutional Change. He has held adjunct teaching positions with Radford University, Lynchburg College, and Old Dominion University.

Dr. Jones earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 2011. He believes that the educational leadership program at Virginia Tech provided excellent preparation for the challenges facing public schools.  He is an outspoken advocate of public schools and believes strongly that there is an abundance of talent among today’s youth that is often overlooked and under-appreciated.

Dr. Jones has served as Superintendent in Danville Public Schools since 2015.