Gerald Smith

Valley Proteins, Inc. engages in the recovery, rendering and recycling of animal processing, supermarket and foodservice waste streams. It serves the restaurants, supermarkets, slaughterhouses, and farmers. The company was founded by Clyde A. Smith in 1949 and is headquartered in Winchester, VA.

First Bank operates as a State chartered commercial bank. The firm offers personal loans, residential mortgages, home equity loans and commercial loans and depository services which include checking, savings, NOW accounts, money market accounts, IRA accounts, certificates of deposit and cash management accounts. It also provides internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture and other traditional banking services. The company is headquartered in Strasburg, VA.

The Fats & Protein Research Foundation, Inc. develops new applications for rendered animal products. It serves rendering and associated industries. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The National Renderers Association operates as a professional organization for the rendering industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA.