Virginia M. Krebs

Virginia Krebs was born on October 1, 1950, in Buffalo, New York. She attended Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in Amherst and received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development after attending Daemen College and SUNY Empire State College.

Ms. Krebs is a Coordinator at the Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe) – an organization which grew out of a grassroots effort by elderly residents in the Springville area. Funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Western & Central New York’s “Neighborhood Action Initiatives” program, SCENe plays an important role in helping people age in place within their home community. Ms. Krebs is filled with compassion for the elderly in her community, and dedicates her life to make sure that they are not displaced.

A relentless advocate for her community, Ms. Krebs was recently voted the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Citizen of the Year. She was also awarded the New York State Business and Professional Women’s Association New Careerist Award.

Always active in her community, Ms. Krebs is an undeniable force for the betterment of the people around her. She is Chairwoman of the Erie County Senior Services Advisory Board, Town of Concord Senior Center Advisory Board, past-President of the East Concord Home Bureau, past-President of the Monday Club of Springville, past-Treasurer of the Springville Woman’s Club, past-Vice President of the Town of Concord’s Industrial Development Agency, member of the Board of Governors at SUNY Empire State College, and Trustee on the Concord Library Board.

During her free time, Ms. Krebs enjoys volunteering on the Springville Fire Auxiliary Squad, painting, crocheting, fishing, camping, reading and interior design. She has been married to her husband, Bill, for 47 years. Together, they have three children and six grandchildren.