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Riverside Foundation is proud to recognize a leader whose lifelong commitment to service has shaped our region and strengthened our future. We are honored to name Alan Witt as our 2025 Citizen of the Year.

A champion of progress across the Peninsula and the Commonwealth, Alan’s leadership has left a lasting imprint on business, education and health care. His legacy includes more than 20 years of dedicated service on the Riverside Health Board, including 16 years as Chair. Under his guidance, Riverside Health expanded its footprint and mission—overseeing the construction of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, Virginia. Alan was instrumental in acquiring land, securing the Certificate of Public Need and ultimately developing Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg. He also played a key role in establishing RHS MedInsur, ensuring comprehensive protection for health care professionals, and continues to serve on its board.

Guided by a deep belief in giving back, Alan and his wife Debbie have been steadfast supporters of philanthropy. Their shared commitment helped Riverside Foundation grow in reach and impact—ensuring that care, innovation and community support extend far beyond hospital walls.

Alan’s record of public service includes chairing and serving on numerous state and regional boards, guiding institutions like Christopher Newport University, TowneBank, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and countless civic and economic development organizations. His tireless advocacy has helped communities flourish—from education and enterprise to infrastructure and health care.

Through every role, Alan has led with integrity, humility and a deep sense of purpose. His enduring dedication to the betterment of others reflects the very best of what it means to be a Riverside Foundation Citizen of the Year.

Please join us in celebrating Alan Witt—an extraordinary leader and unwavering advocate for our community.

This year Riverside Foundation proudly recognizes a physician whose leadership, compassion and commitment to community care have shaped the lives of countless patients and families. We are honored to name David Fitzgerald Jones, M.D. as our 2025 Provider of the Year.

A board-certified specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care, Dr. Jones has served patients on the Eastern Shore of Virginia for more than 30 years. After completing medical school at the University of Virginia, followed by residency and fellowship training at Wake Forest University, Dr. Jones returned to his native Eastern Shore, bringing a deep understanding of the people and the place he calls home.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Jones serves as Chief Medical Officer of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and is committed to advancing health care access and outcomes in his community in collaboration with Riverside Health. He has earned the admiration of his peers, who elected him to serve as President of the Riverside Medical Group Board. In this role, he champions excellence across more than 850 providers, guiding Riverside Health’s mission with integrity, expertise and a collaborative spirit.

Together with his wife Traci, Dr. Jones is also a committed supporter of Riverside Foundation—giving back because he sees firsthand how philanthropy transforms care. Whether it’s new equipment, expanded access or enhanced services, he understands the lasting impact that generosity has on patients and families.
Dr. Jones is a true example of what it means to lead with both heart and skill. His life’s work reflects not only a commitment to clinical excellence but also a calling to serve Riverside Health and the community he proudly calls home.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. David Fitzgerald Jones—an outstanding physician and trusted leader dedicated to the health and well-being of the Eastern Shore and all of Southeastern Virginia.

Our Founding Honorees

Our tradition of recognizing those who have gone above and beyond in serving their community began in May 2019 at the Foundation's 20th Anniversary Gala. We are delighted to build upon this list each year with our citizen and provider of the year!

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