Dewberry names new CEO
Fairfax-based Dewberry last week announced that it has appointed David J. Mahoney to be its new CEO, effective April 1.
Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks to retire in April
Trex Co. announced Tuesday that President and CEO Bryan H. Fairbanks will retire April 28 after nearly 23 years with the company.
Bowman to retire as CEO of Reston engineering firm
Gary Bowman, who founded Reston-based engineering firm Bowman Consulting Group in 1995, will retire as CEO later this year.
SAIC makes interim CEO permanent
SAIC announced Tuesday that its board of directors has appointed James Reagan as CEO, effective immediately.
2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame: JONATHAN P. HARMON
CHAIRMAN | MCGUIREWOODS RICHMOND
Former Intelsat CEO to head Herndon cybersecurity company
Herndon-based cybersecurity company Everfox has appointed former Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras as its chairman and CEO.
SHRM Linkage taps new CEO
Alexandria-based leadership development firm SHRM Linkage has appointed Tracey Walker as its new CEO, effective. Dec. 3.
Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026
Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.
Appalachian Community Capital announces new CEO
Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO.
Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company
Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.
2025 Virginia Business Person of the Year: John Asbury | Atlantic Union Bank
Atlantic Union CEO John Asbury is Virginia Business’ 2025 Business Person of the Year, recognized for leading the bank’s growth.
Kohl’s promotes interim CEO and 30-year retail veteran Michael J. Bender to be its permanent chief
Kohl’s appoints Michael Bender as permanent CEO as the retailer battles years of falling sales and prepares to report third-quarter earnings.





















