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Meet the team!


Dianna Howard, chair of the VBTP
Waverly Woods Chair

Waverly Woods
​Chair


Waverly Woods was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. She is a mother, a former small business owner of 20 years, and solid conservative. She became an activist when Barack Obama became president and Obamacare destroyed her small business. She joined the Republican Party and many conservative groups looking for a way to restore our Republic with no prevail.
Waverly has attended many conferences and training's with Heritage Action, Leadership Institute, Campaign for Liberty, and Turning Point USA. She understands any organization only remains as good as the people that run them. 
While supporting our constitution and conservative values, she has worked on numerous campaigns. EW Jackson for Senate and Lieutenant Governor, then John Moss for Virginia Beach City Council and most notably, Dave Brat for Congress, as well as Chuck Smith for Attorney General. Also, she has had many victories with Republican Party Leadership positions. Currently Waverly is a grassroots consultant and works statewide for conservative causes and candidates. 

Teresa Chadwick
Vice-Chair


  • Lifelong resident of Virginia Beach
  • Graduate of Bayside High School and Tidewater Community College
  • Past President and Sanctions Chair, Tidewater Figure Skating Club
  • Past Secretary and Presdient of Diamond Lake Estates Civic League
  • Current member Republican Party of Virginia Beach
  • Member of VBTP since 2021
  • My vision is to create awareness to our local citizens on local, state and national issues.
  • I'm a 25 year employee of Sentara Health.
Michael Barnaby, vice-chairman, Virginia Beach Tea Party
Teresa Chadwick, Vice-Chair
Larry Korn, treasurer, Virginia Beach Tea Pary
Larry Korn, Treasurer

Larry Korn
​Treasurer


  • Batchelor of Business Administration, University of Hawaii.
  • Master of Science, Engineering Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology.
  • 11 years active duty USN.
  • 10 years production management Global Marine Drilling Co.
  • 26 years ship management and repair, Military Sealift Command.
  • Retired February 2015.  
  • Married; too many grandkids to count.

Christopher Brown
​Secretary 


"Christopher Brown is a recognized industry leader in residential property management, serving as President of the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). Active in grassroots efforts since 2013, he has dedicated himself to advancing conservative principles through civic involvement and community leadership. Christopher also serves as a current board member of the Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC), where he works to support responsible housing initiatives in the community. A committed advocate for limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility, he brings leadership, integrity, and proven experience to the Virginia Beach Tea Party Board."​
Judy Payton, Secretary, Virginia Beach Tea Pary
Chris Brown Secretary
Teresa Langille, membership coordinator, Virginia Beach Tea Pary
Teresa Langille, Membership

Teresa Langille
​Membership


Looking for a place to be heard and actually be able to participate in government? The Tea Party is the place to do that. I know because that's how I got involved in self-government.

As a resident of Virginia Beach for thirty years, I realize the importance of being involved like never before. Being a member of the VBTP has given me the opportunity to personally get to know those that govern us and keep tabs on how are tax dollars are spent and that those that govern us follow our state and federal constitutions. If you would like to be a part of one of the biggest grass root organizations in the country; join us.
"The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight." — Theodore Roosevelt

George "Buddy" Wall
Parliamentarian and Bylaws Committee Chair


Born in Norfolk, Va 1957
Attended Norview High School
Moved to Ct. 1979
Owner Starr Imports and Exports 1992-2000
Lieutenant, Ct. Dept. of Correction 1990-2010
Moved to Va. Beach 2014
RPVB Sgt. at Arms 2024-Present
President, Princess Anne Plaza Civic League 2024-Present
City of Va. Beach Zoning Board of Appeals 2025-Present
Michael Barnaby, vice-chairman, Virginia Beach Tea Party
George "Buddy" Wall
Lorraine Snyder, event chair, bio photo

Dianna Howard
Communications Chair


  • Retired Navy Veteran
  • Chaired the USS Emory S Land volunteer committee partnering with local church in Ghent to build the 1st Habitat for Humanity house in Norfolk.
  • BA in Business Administration from St Leo College.
  • An avid environmentalist went to work for TFC Recycling for 11 years
  • HRTP Volunteer of the Year 2013
  • Board member Virginia Beach Taxpayer Alliance
  • Member Tidewater Libertarian Party
  • Vice Chair VBTP from 2012-2016
  • Served 3 terms as Member of the HRTPO’s Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
  • Served as VBTP Chair 2016 - January 2025 
  • Lead VBTP effort to defeat Light Rail
“The constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.” ~Patrick Henry

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