Meet the team

Educator and Author Richard Gillespie

Richard Gillespie is the former director of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, and is now serving as its historian emeritus. A 30-year veteran history teacher in Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, he retired to pursue a second career in museum education. He’s expanded MHAA’s classroom program to reach 5,000 students a year and written four books on scavenger hunts and driving tours.

Preservationist Jane Covington

Jane Covington is an award-winning historic preservationist whose 25 year career has led her to London, Italy, Tanzania and, most recently, Virginia. Her Middleburg-based preservation firm specializes in renovation of historic properties as well as providing consulting services for Rehabilitation Tax Credit and National Register nominations.

Preservationist Mitch Diamond

Mitch Diamond, a retired business executive, has received multiple awards for his work in historic preservation. He is a leading figure in numerous groups dedicated to honoring and preserving our heritage and has been a driving force in the efforts to recognize and preserve Loudoun County’s unique collection of historic roads.

Editor Emily Houston

Emily Houston worked in publishing for many years and is a lifelong equestrian. She is the editor of Horse Times magazine, a member of the Loudoun County Equine Alliance Board and the Rural Roads Committee. She lives on a small horse farm bisected by a gravel road in Paeonian Springs, Virginia.