2026 Forty Under 40 Supporting Sponsor and Celebration Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor Celebration Sponsors Access Point Public Affairs City of Hampton Economic Development Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. HTR Logistics Kaufman & Canoles Phlow Corp. Qantm Creative Virginia Housing Virginia Tourism Corporation Williams Mullen W. M. Jordan Company
Experience Sponsor: Cary Street Partners
Cary Street Partners Wealth Management is committed to helping individuals, families, and institutions achieve long-term financial success. We provide comprehensive wealth planning, asset management, and retirement solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each client. Our service model is built around trust, accountability[...]
Experience Sponsor: Sussex Development Corporation
Sussex Development Corporation has been a cornerstone of the Hampton Roads construction industry since its founding in 1990 by Harry L. Davis III. A Virginia Beach native and graduate of Virginia Tech, Harry established Sussex on a foundation of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence—principles that continue to d[...]
Experience Sponsors: TowneBank and Towne Insurance
Today, TowneBank operates over 70 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, Eastern and Central North Carolina, the Greenville and upstate region of South Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. Towne off[...]
Presenting Sponsor: Sentara Health
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission — “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in t[...]
2026 Forty Under 40 Awards
Across Virginia, a rising generation of professionals is stepping into leadership roles, shaping industries and communities with a focus on results and long-term impact. From entrepreneurs and executives to public servants, their work reflects a clear sense of purpose — and a growing generational influence on how business and [...]
2026 Forty Under 40: PATRICK WHELAN
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION OFFICER TOWNEBANK | PORTSMOUTH
2026 Forty Under 40: DAVIS WATSON
SENIOR VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP MANAGER FERGUSON ENTERPRISES | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: VIJAY VASWANI
DIRECTOR OF MASON SBDC REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | HERNDON
2026 Forty Under 40: MALLORY TUTTLE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA TECH NEWPORT NEWS CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: CHRISTINA TODD
FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR | CARY STREET PARTNERS | GLEN ALLEN
2026 Forty Under 40: CASSIDY M. TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ACCESS POINT PUBLIC AFFAIRS NEWPORT NEWS



















