Carolyn Wake

Carolyn Copley Wake was a resident of her hometown of Richmond, Virginia until she recently retired to Middlesex County, Virginia. She is a graduate of Madison College with BS in Business Administration. With her husband, John, she co-owned the chain of Tom Brown Hardware stores located in the metro-Richmond area. Mrs. Wake has served on the Board of James Madison University, the Richmond Port Authority, and the Richmond City Council. She presently holds a position on the Guardian Foundation Board of United Methodist Family Services.

Carolyn is active in preservation issues and smart growth in Middlesex County and is a Rotarian. She and John have four sons (one deceased).