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Law 2023: MARGARET F. HARDY
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Law 2024: MARGARET F. HARDY

Hardy became the first female president in Sands Anderson’s then-175-year-old history in 2017. The trajectory that took her to the top at the state’s ninth largest firm has been far from a straight line. A graduate of Johnston-Willis Hospital School of Nursing, Hardy worked as a registered nurse for 15 years, including a stint as […]

Finance | Insurance 2023: MARY McDUFFIE
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Living Legends 2024: MARY McDUFFIE

A Wellesley College alumna, McDuffie served as Navy Federal Credit Union CEO from 2019 until her retirement, announced in September 2023. Dietrich Kuhlmann, formerly the credit union’s chief operating officer, succeeded McDuffie on March 1. Before joining the credit union in 1999, McDuffie was senior vice president of marketing for electronic payments company Star Systems. […]

The Power 50
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Hospitality | Tourism 2024: CHRISTOPHER J. NASSETTA

Nassetta is the longtime president and CEO of one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Hilton has a portfolio of 7,600 properties and 24 brands in 126 countries and territories, ranging from luxury brands like Waldorf Astoria to suite hotels such as Embassy Suites by Hilton. Nassetta joined Hilton in 2007 after investment firm Blackstone […]

Federal Contractors | Technology 2023: BRUCE L. CASWELL
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Federal Contractors | Technology 2024: BRUCE L. CASWELL

Caswell joined government contractor Maximus in 2004 and has served as president since 2014; he became CEO in 2018. He started his career at what’s now PricewaterhouseCoopers before moving on to IBM, where he served as vice president of state and local government and education, as well as director of federal business development. Headquartered in […]

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Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Federal Contractors | Technology 2024: BILL MONET

Monet leads Akima, an Alaska Native corporation that handles federal contracts for the for-profit NANA Regional business owned by Indigenous Iñupiat shareholders. Akima has more than 10,000 employees across the world. With more than 30 years of experience in modernizing processes for federal, state, local and commercial clients, Monet is chief operating officer of NANA […]

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Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Insurance 2024: FRANK LUCIA

Since 2017, Lucia has led Delta Dental of Virginia, one of the state’s largest dental benefits providers, and its holding company, Corvesta. Delta has about 250 employees in Virginia and posted $780 million in 2023 revenue.  Previously, Lucia was president and CEO of Dean Health Plan in Madison, Wisconsin, and worked in finance for Cigna […]

Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

2024 Virginia 500: Law

FARHAD AGHDAMI MANAGING PARTNER, RICHMOND OFFICE, WILLIAMS MULLEN, RICHMOND     JEFFREY A. BREIT PARTNER, BREIT BINIAZAN, VIRGINIA BEACH       ROBERT P. BEAMAN III VIRGINIA BEACH OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER, TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS, VIRGINIA BEACH     DAVID C. BURTON REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER FOR HAMPTON ROADS, WILLIAMS MULLEN, VIRGINIA BEACH     V[...]

Real Estate
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Real Estate 2024: GEORGE B. CLARKE IV

In 1982, Clarke didn’t just graduate from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; he also founded MEB General Contractors, a full-service construction firm and master builder. Launched with a handful of employees as a small federal government contractor serving military installations across the Hampton Roads area, MEB has since grown into a […]

Real Estate 2023: DONNA MacMILLAN-WHITAKER
Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Real Estate 2024: DONNA MacMILLAN-WHITAKER

MacMillan-Whitaker has a history of working on major projects. As the development partner to Virginia Beach-raised music and fashion superstar Pharrell Williams, she’s been in the news most recently for the Atlantic Park project near the Oceanfront, the largest public-private partnership in Virginia Beach’s history. The $350 million mixed-use entertainment project, scheduled to open in [&helli[...]

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Virginia 500 August 29, 2024

Education 2024: MAKOLA M. ABDULLAH

A scan of Abdullah’s accomplishments since joining the public, historically Black university in 2016 makes clear why his résumé includes so many accolades, prestigious board appointments and spots on top 10 and “best of” lists — not to mention a multimillion-dollar contract to stay on as president through 2029. Under his leadership, VSU has seen […]

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Mars to pump $2B into U.S. manufacturing

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Milestones: Virginia companies celebrating big anniversaries in 2025

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Port of Virginia nears finish of $450M dredging project

Port of Virginia nears finish of $450M dredging project

Seven years after the Port of Virginia launched a $450 million dredging project to become the deepes[...]

Trump coal policies seen as boost for Southwest Virginia

Trump coal policies seen as boost for Southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia officials say President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at revitalizing t[...]

Transco pipeline to expand for Virginia power demand

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