Recent Articles from Virginia Business
Virginia 500 Spotlight: H. Garrett Hart III
WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: Typical, brain-dead teenage boy HOW I CHOSE MY CAREER: The recession of 1980 ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADUATES: Do what you love and find a problem to solve. PLUSES AND MINUSES OF WORKING FROM HOME: As a person [who] gets energy from working with others, I only see […]
Unanet Acquires Beltway Software Firm Contraqer to Help GovCons
Unanet today announced it has acquired Contraqer, a leading provider of market intelligence and procurement software for government contractors. With Contraqer, Unanet adds to its robust growth suite of solutions that help GovCons identify, solicit, manage, and win more business. According to Unanet’s most recent GAUGE Report, 45% of GovCons cite lack of business development […]
Terracon
Terracon is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Caton, PE, PG, PMP, to the position of Senior Principal. With over 26 years of industry experience, Chris is a program manager for federal projects and serves as a senior Geotechnical engineer and reviewer of project deliverables for the Geotechnical service line. Announce your new employees, […]
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: CASTELLANOS, FRANCISCO ‘FRANK’
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. […]