Gary Peacock has served as chair of the Smyth County Community Hospital board of directors since 2003. He was elected to the board in 1994 and since that time also has served as vice chair and chair of the PI committee.
He has been an active member of the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce and in various educational initiatives, including serving on the subcommittee of the hospital to research and build the Wellness Center.
Gary retired as senior vice president of operations for Royal Mouldings (previously Marley Mouldings) where he supervised approximately 700 employees and enjoyed a 41-year career with the company.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in arts and architecture from Oregon State University. He and his wife, Marilyn, own The Glass Peacock in Abingdon Va., and The Wood Peacock in Marion, Va.