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Professional Services 2025: De ARMOND, LAURIE
After about two decades with one of the largest public accounting, tax, consulting and business advisory firms in the world, De Armond became market managing principal for the Washington, D.C., area in 2023. She had previously served in various roles, including Greater Washington, D.C., nonprofit and education practice leader. In her role, she oversees a team […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: HENDERSON, CHARLES D. ‘CHUCK’
Henderson joined the American Diabetes Association in 2020 and was named CEO in 2022 after serving in the role on an interim basis for six months. He previously worked in the private sector for 24 years, most recently as president and CEO of Texas-based emergency services company Champion Fire & Security. In 2023, the ADA […]
Professional Services 2025: HANSON, THEODORE ‘TED’
After becoming ASGN’s CEO in 2019, Hanson moved the Fortune 1000 IT and professional staffing services firm’s headquarters from California to Henrico County in 2020. Hanson previously worked for Apex Systems, one of ASGN’s subsidiaries, serving as its chief financial officer for 15 years. After ASGN purchased Apex in 2012, Hanson became executive vice president […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: KRAFFT, JESSIE
After first joining CAF America in 2011, Krafft was appointed as the organization’s president and CEO in September 2024. During her nearly 15 years with the charity, Krafft played a significant role in supporting the organization as its contributions grew from $25 million annually to more than $900 million. She was most recently senior vice […]
Professional Services 2025: CLAY, RUTH ‘PAIGE’
In 2024, Clay became global sales and client engagement leader for Marsh McLennan in addition to being a senior partner for its Mercer subsidiary. She develops sales and client engagement strategies for the Fortune 500 professional services firm’s four businesses, which collectively have more than 85,000 employees in about 130 countries; Mercer is one of […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: MCCLANAHAN, ELIZABETH A.
A Buchanan County native, McClanahan has led the Virginia Tech Foundation since 2021. She was previously a state Supreme Court justice and president and dean of the Appalachian School of Law. McClanahan also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business. In 2024, the Virginia Tech Foundation marked its […]
Professional Services 2025: BOWLES, MARK
Bowles was one of the founding senior vice presidents when McGuireWoods Consulting formed in 1998, and he became chairman of the 120-employee public affairs firm in 2018. He’s also a partner with law firm McGuireWoods, the consulting firm’s parent company and Virginia’s largest law firm. As a lawyer and consultant, Bowles focuses on government relations and […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: LASTER , LT. GEN. JAMES B. (USMC, RET.)
While the Toys for Tots program is closely associated with Christmas, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has expanded its efforts and now provides year-round support for children in need, including children affected by natural disasters, kids in the foster care system and Native American children. In 2024, the organization distributed more than 30 million […]
Professional Services 2025: JOHNSON, HARVEY L.
Having joined PBMares in 2003, Johnson had nearly two decades of experience at the accounting and consulting firm when he took the helm from co-founder Alan S. Witt in January 2021; to date, Johnson is only the second person to lead PBMares. Before becoming CEO, Johnson served as practice leader for the firm’s financial institutions […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: ROBINSON, KERRY ALYS
Robinson, who assumed her role in 2023, is only the second layperson and second woman to lead the domestic humanitarian work branch of the Catholic Church in the United States. She followed Sister Donna Markham’s eight-year tenure. A member of the Leadership Roundtable — a network of lay people and Catholic clergy that supports leadership and […]
