Fauquier County Chamber 2010 Business Person of the Year

Joel Barkman, owner of GRB, was named 2010 Business Person of the Year byFauquier County Chamber, who said, “Barkman has worked tirelessly in the building industry as chapter president of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, and has volunteered on many committees including the Fauquier County Business Advisory Council, and numerous others. He is a respected Elder in his church, and has helped those in need by making contributions and raising funds for the area’s homeless shelters and for those in need of affordable housing. A leader in the “green building” movement, this year’s winner is a proponent of responsible building practices, sustainable design, and environmental stewardship – all of which help make for a stronger Fauquier County.”