When Buena Vista resident, and owner / operator of Green Forest Surveys, Steve Douty, and his fiancé, Cynthia Ann Berselli began planning their September wedding, they knew that they wanted their special day to include as many things that they loved as possible. They hoped to be surrounded by their friends and family, and they decided to incorporate their shared appreciation for wine and vineyards into their wedding day by holding the ceremony at Rockbridge Vineyard, Virginia.

Of course they hired a photographer to capture moments from their special day as is tradition, but they decided to take holding on to their memories a step farther. Since it was harvest time, and they were already at a vineyard, they asked themselves, "why not make our own wine?"

The couple asked that their guests dress casually for the wedding reception, and once the festivities began, they commenced to stomping grapes. Friends and family of all ages bared their feet and high-stepped in grape-filled wooden barrels in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Douty.

Need help? No problem. Just ask any of Janette Brown’s A&A colleagues or clients who work with her and you will hear the same thing … Outstanding! Janette’s daily mindset is all about assisting others, and helping out is something that brings her great joy. This is reflected in many aspects of her life, and is why as an undergraduate at Radford University, she chose Early and Middle Childhood Education as her major. After graduating, she eagerly and successfully taught third and fourth grade students in Wythe County, Virginia.

Following a move to Radford, Virginia, Janette redirected her energies and assumed the role of Office Manager for an Architectural firm. She found that she loved the hustle and bustle of the business, and thrived in a professional environment. She jumped at the chance to expand her skills and knowledge four years ago when she joined Anderson & Associates’ Marketing Department in Blacksburg.

Her responsibilities at A&A have evolved over the years, and she now finds herself wearing many hats. She does whatever needs to be done. She is the Department Coordinator for the Surveying, Transportation, and Land Development departments, and finds herself working on a multitude of tasks from proposal development, construction plan and specification development, and funding/grant applications.

In her spare time, Janette spends time with her husband, Mike, her stepson, Ethan, and her two dogs. She finds a creative outlet in cross-stitching, enjoys old movies, and is a voracious reader. She is also a Weight Watchers lifetime member, an accomplishment that she is very proud of.