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APD Engineering & Architecture
APD Engineering & Architecture announces the promotion of Joel Skogen, PE, LEED AP to Associate Principal of Mechanical Engineering. A licensed professional in multiple eastern states, Joel brings extensive experience and dedication to this leadership role. APD looks forward to his continued contributions. Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes and leaders in[...]
Chesapeake Bank
Chesapeake Bank has hired Ralph Martinez as their new Commercial Loan Officer for the greater Chesterfield market. Martinez brings 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to Chesapeake Bank. Throughout his career, Martinez has excelled in various roles within wealth management, retail, small business, and commercial banking. Announce your new employees, promotions, board [&hellip[...]
The Berwyn Group
The Berwyn Group, the leader in death audit, locate services and population management announces the addition of Ryk Tierney as general manager of their pensions team. With extensive experience managing pensions in corporate, union and government spaces, Ryk is well-positioned to lead this growing group at Berwyn. For more information, visit berwyngroup.com. Announce your new employees, […[...]
Banking | Finance 2025: FRANCISCO ‘FRANK’ CASTELLANOS
A Cuban native who grew up in Texas, Castellanos has led the Greater Washington, D.C., market for Merrill, the wealth management division of Bank of America, since 2022. Before that, Castellanos was Merrill’s Greater Virginia market executive and the Hampton Roads market president for Bank of America. He also previously worked for Bank of America’s […]
BDO USA
Buz Richardson and his team from Gerald L. Richardson, CPA, PC have joined BDO USA’s Tax practice in Richmond, VA. For over 30 years, Richardson has served high net worth individuals, fiduciaries and closely held businesses. Richardson’s wealth of experience and proven track record will be a valuable addition to BDO and for our clients. […]
VIRGINIA BLACK BUSINESS LEADERS HALL OF FAME
2023 Gilbert Bland President, chairman and CEO, Urban League of Hampton Roads; founder and chairman,The GilJoy Group, Norfolk 2023 Victor Branch Richmond market president, Bank of America, Richmond 2023 Victor Cardwell Chairman, Woods Rogers, Roanoke 2023 Warren Thompson Founder, president and chairman, Thompson Hospitality, Reston 2024 SHEILA JOHNSON CEO,[...]
Top Five: February 2025 edition
1 | Richmond water crisis shuts down restaurants, businesses Businesses “Dry January” became all too literal in Richmond, where city residents and businesses struggled with a water outage that started Jan. 6, delaying the start of the General Assembly, and leaving the city without water for several days. (Jan. 8) 2 | Buc-ee’s estimates first […]
Out and About: February 2025 edition
1. and 2. President Donald Trump, right, and first lady Melania Trump watched fireworks at Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. in Sterling on Jan. 18, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. (Photos by Matt Rourke/Associated Press and Alex Brandon/Associated Press) 3. L to R: Heng Yong and Chenxi Lu, attorneys at Williams Mullen; Tinh […]
Institute of Real Estate Management Hampton Roads Announces 2025 Board of Directors & Committees
We are thrilled to introduce the dynamic and dedicated team leading our Chapter into the new year. The 2025 IREM Hampton Roads Board & Committee members are: · Christina Montgomery – President · Rebecca Woolard – President-Elect/Vice President · Amber Moore – Director of Communications/Secretary · Sonny Smith – Director of Finance/Treasurer · Tami Simonds […]
Main Street Homes: A Central Virginia Top Homebuilder for 25+ Years Transitions to 100% Employee Ownership
Richmond, VA – January 12, 2025 – Main Street Homes, a leading homebuilder in Central Virginia, is proud to announce that it is now 100% employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This exciting milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to its employees, partners, and the community it serves. With this move, Main Street […]
