Bobby Mawyer is a graduate of Highland Springs High School and Virginia Tech.

     While a student at Virginia Tech earning a degree in Music Education, he played trombone in most every musical group available. These include the New Virginians, the Marching Virginians, the New River Valley Symphony Orchestra, the University Wind Ensemble and various other small ensembles. Mr. Mawyer worked at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg for two summers as a member of the Boogie Band. In addition, he also played with the Roanoke Symphony on several occasions and it was during one of these concerts that he shared the stage with the great Dizzy Gillespie.

     Upon graduation from VT, Mr. Mawyer became the band director at Fieldale-Collinsville High School in Henry County. While there, his bands received superior ratings in both marching and concert settings. Organization affiliations up to this point in his career include Kappa Kappa Psi, MENC, VBODA, NEA and others.

     Mr. Mawyer is currently employed with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at the rank of Captain and responsible for hunter education and law enforcement training efforts throughout the state. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and being a member of The Remnants, a classic rock and soul band that performs throughout the mid-Atlantic region.