Carol F. Buck graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a B.A. in Music Education. She went on to earn an M.S. in Arts Administration. Carol worked at Shenandoah University for ten years, handling grant writing, donor relations, and event management. She also worked for the American Cancer Society and now practices Massage Therapy, focusing on oncology patients at a private facility. She is a board member and sings with Musica Viva in Winchester, Virginia and a past member of the Shenandoah Chorale.

 

Robert D. Buck, Sr. attended community college before becoming an IBM executive, managing government software contracts in multiple regions, including the South Pacific. After retirement he pursued restoring homes, dealing antiques, creating oriental rugs, and basketmaking. He developed a special interest in the work of Shenandoah Valley craftsman Johannes Spitler. Bob’s interest in handwork drives him to study structures and teach himself new techniques, fueling his creativity with patience and continual refinement.​​