Chief Executive Officer
Email Richard: r.wentz@sevacf.org
Richard E. H. Wentz, a Portsmouth native, holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of Richmond and a Master’s in Education Administration from Old Dominion University. He began his career as a teacher and coach at New Kent County High School in 1984. In 1990, he joined the YMCA of Portsmouth, where he served for 30 years, including 10 as Associate Executive Director and 20 as Executive Director. Richard has held leadership roles on several nonprofit boards, including serving as Board President for the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation, Portsmouth Museums Foundation, Portsmouth Sports Club, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation, and Southeast Virginia Community Foundation. Named First Citizen of Portsmouth in 2013, he remains active in the community.
