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Hunton Andrews Kurth promotes execs
Virginia’s second-largest law firm, Richmond-based Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, has named a new executive committee chair, the firm announced Monday. Randall S. Parks will succeed George C. Howell III as the chair of the firm’s executive committee. Parks joined the firm (then Hunton & Williams LLP) in 1988. Howell served as chair for five years, […]
Stihl Inc. names new president and CEO
Virginia Beach-based chainsaw and outdoor power equipment manufacturer Stihl Inc. has appointed Terrence “Terry” Horan as the company’s president and CEO effective April 1, the company announced in a news release Thursday. Stihl Inc. is the largest subsidiary of the global Stihl Group and employs more than 3,000 U.S. workers. Horan previously worked as RPM […]
Va. Beach insurance agency taps CFO
Shawn McArdle is Choice Financial Group’s new chief financial officer, the Virginia Beach-based insurance agency announced Wednesday. “Shawn’s ability to provide financial leadership allows Choice’s senior management team to focus on identifying the right partners for the platform,” Choice President Richard Braun said in a statement. “Shawn’s experience wi[...]
HOME of Virginia announces next president and CEO
Richmond-based nonprofit Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) of Virginia Inc. announced that Thomas Okuda Fitzpatrick will serve as its next president and CEO starting April 6. “I am profoundly honored to have been selected to lead this storied organization, and I look forward to continuing in the proud tradition of aggressive enforcement of fair housing […]
MainStreet Bancshares president to retire
Charles “Chris” Brockett announced Friday that he’s retiring as president of MainStreet Bancshares Inc., parent company of Fairfax-based MainStreet Bank, effective March 31. Brockett has served as MainStreet Bancshares’ president since January 2017. He will remain a member of the board of directors. “We are pleased that Chris will continue to exercise strategic oversight and [...]
Mountain Lake Lodge promotes general manager to CEO
Mountain Lake Lodge, where 1987 hit movie “Dirty Dancing” was filmed, announced Thursday the promotion of Heidi Stone to president and CEO. Stone has served as the Pembroke hotel’s general manager since 2013. “Heidi Stone is a talented hotelier whose proven leadership and commitment is reflected through her team,” Giles County Administrator Chris McKlarney said in a[...]
New VP named at Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News-based Huntington Ingalls Industries has named Paul C. Harris as its executive vice president and chief sustainability and compliance officer. The move represents an expanded role for Harris, who has served as the shipbuilder’s chief compliance officer since 2020. In his new role, Harris will oversee the company’s efforts to formalize and mature its environmental, [&hellip[...]
VCU Health makes interim CFO permanent
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System named James Siegel, who has served as the interim chief financial officer since June 2021, its permanent CFO on Thursday. “James has done an exemplary job leading us through financially challenging times, while positioning the system for financial success in the future,” Dr. Art Kellermann, CEO of VCU Health System […]
HCA hires Chippenham Hospital chief nursing officer
M. Lea Lee will become chief nursing officer of Chippenham Hospital on April 4, HCA Virginia announced Tuesday. Lee currently serves as the chief nursing officer for LewisGale Medical Center in Salem and will be returning to Richmond. She has previously worked with HCA Healthcare. In 2007, she was Chippenham Hospital’s nursing director before she […]
ValleyStar Credit Union names 3 new execs
Martinsville-based ValleyStar Credit Union has named three new executives to its leadership team. Justin Barnes will be the credit union’s chief lending officer, Mendy Shaffer will be interim chief financial officer, and Robert Sparrow will be chief risk officer. Barnes began his financial services career in 1999 and has spent 23 years in lending, according […]
Arcfield hires pair for leadership roles
Chantilly-based defense contractor Arcfield has hired Robert Gallegos as chief operating officer and Chris McCall as chief administration officer. Both will report to Arcfield CEO and Chairman Kevin Kelly, who was named CEO and chairman in December 2021. Formerly called CTFV Acquisition Corp., Arcfield is a portfolio company of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund LP. […]
PAE’s former head named Amentum CEO
John Heller, the former CEO of Falls Church-based contractor PAE Inc., will serve as CEO of Germantown, Maryland-based aerospace defense contractor Amentum Services Inc., which purchased PAE earlier this month. Heller, who led PAE for seven years until March 2021, will take his new post effective March 28, Amentum announced Thursday. ”It is an honor […]
