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Innovators
Virginia has no dearth of creative, visionary entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Representing industries ranging from hemp farming to autonomous vehicles and blockchain, they’re moving the needle. Steven Critchfield, President and CEO, MOVA Technologies; owner, West Main Development, Pulaski Entrepreneur Steven Critchfield is still steeped in redevelopment projects to recycle old pr[...]
Impact makers
Graduating from three leadership organizations in a year? Serving on multiple nonprofit boards? All in a day’s work for these impactful Virginians who use their influence to empower others. Kathy Albarado, CEO, Helios HR, Reston Eighteen years after founding human capital management firm Helios HR, Kathy Albarado is working hard to make sure her clients […]
Hosts
These are Virginians who feed and delight us, nourishing body and soul through dining, lodging, spirits, tourism and entertainment. Thomas Arrington, Founder, The Richmond Folk Feast, Richmond Former French chef Thomas Arrington was delighted by the success of the 15th annual Richmond Folk Festival, held along the city’s waterfront in October. Seven years ago, […]
Educators
When Virginia regained the No. 1 ranking on CNBC’s annual Top States for Business list this year, one of the factors that put the Old Dominion over the top was our “wealth of colleges and universities,” lauded by CNBC as “the best in the nation.” These are some of the educators, researchers and administrators who […]
Angels
Whether promoting history and the arts, building community or providing vital services, these people make Virginia a better place through their passion and vision. Ed Beardsley, Founder and president, SPARC; owner, The Plaid Turnip restaurant, Suffolk Ed Beardsley’s popular Suffolk restaurant, the Plaid Turnip, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2020, and he’s planning a […]
Builders
Be it residential or commercial, historic renovation or new construction, from small-scale, mixed-use developments to massive interstate highway projects, these are some of the many professionals who are leaving their imprint on Virginia’s landscape. Luke Allison, Entrepreneur, Pulaski Luke Allison is team leader for a group of 20 motivated millennials known around Pulaski as the […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Trial attorney in non-IP matters Birthplace: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Education: Bachelor’s degree, Yale University; law degree, University of Virginia School of Law Spouse: Elizabeth (Betsy) E. Riopelle (also a recovering litigator) Children: Fain, 26; Kyle, 21; Kate, 15 First job as a lawyer: Law clerk to the Hon. Stephen V. Wilson, U.S. Distr[...]
People – December 2019
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Bobbie Kilberg plans to retire at the end of June after 22 years as president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Technology Council. During her tenure at NVTC, it has grown to represent about 1,000 Northern Virginia technology firms representing more than 350,000 employees. (VirginiaBusiness.com) Ron KolsonÊhas been named chief financial officer of […]
For the Record – December 2019
SHENANDOAH VALLEY A Berryville apartment complex serving mostly older people with limited incomes has undergone a nearly $2 million makeover since last year. Washington Square Apartments, a 46-unit complex on East Main Street, opened its doors in late October so the public could view the refurbishments up close. The U.S. Department of Agriculture financed the […]
REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW
Title: Member Other legal specialties: Economic development, environmental and business law Birthplace: Waddington, New York Education: Bachelor’s degree, State University of New York Potsdam; law degree, Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary Spouse: Anne-Marie S. Condlin Children: Meghan, Jessica, Emily and AJ Hobbies or pastimes: Whatever the kids are doing, especially visiting th[...]
