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Real Estate 2025: FRANKLIN, W. TAYLOR
Franklin became CEO in 2023, succeeding his father, Wendell, who is now chairman of the real estate development, management and investment firm. Previously chief operating officer, Franklin oversees approximately 1,050 employees, as well as a portfolio of 200 properties in 10 states and Washington, D.C. In 2013, Franklin, his father, Tom Johnston and Steve Cooper […]
Real Estate 2025: LAFAYETTE, LAURA D.
Between her leadership positions with the Richmond Association of Realtors and the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service, Lafayette serves more than 6,800 Realtors in Central Virginia. In May, her MLS launched a data share agreement with Bright MLS, allowing subscribers to search current and historical property listing information. While the Central Virginia system covers […]
Real Estate 2025: GANNON, MATTHEW
Gannon joined Colliers International as executive managing director and Washington, D.C., market leader in 2019, taking on responsibility for the strategic direction and performance of the firm’s offices in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. He also leads the company’s national agency leasing platform, having served in a similar role at Paramount Group before moving [&he[...]
Real Estate 2025: ROGERS, LOUIS J.
Since Rogers founded Capital Square in 2012, the real estate investment company has completed more than $7.9 billion in transaction volume and grown from handling mainly Delaware Statutory Trust 1031 Exchange offerings to launching a real estate investment trust and developing and operating multifamily properties across the nation. In 2022, Rogers’ son-in-law, Whitson Huffman, was […]
Real Estate 2025: LAWSON, STEVE
Lawson has been chairman of his family’s 53-year-old real estate company since 2016. Previously, he served as president for 17 years. A third-generation builder and developer, Lawson has long been an advocate for equitable and affordable housing, testifying before Congress and using his leadership positions with the National Association of Home Builders to raise awareness. […]
Real Estate 2025: GUILLOT, JASON
Guillot is a commercial real estate developer focused on mixed-use projects with Class A office, retail and multifamily. He joined Thalhimer in 2007 as an office broker and developer, and he led the redevelopment of the former Westhampton Theater in Richmond into the Westhampton on Grove retail complex. He’s now involved in larger developments, including […]
GreenCity developers and ASM Global settle $1.5M suit
On Friday, the developers of the GreenCity project and ASM Global, reached a settlement agreement in a $1.5 million legal dispute.
Former Tyson Foods plant in Hanover sells for $5M
The former Tysons Food plant in Hanover County sold for $5 million.
Newport News reveals plans for $400M Navy housing project
Newport News plans to begin work next year on a more than 930,000-square-foot Navy housing development downtown.
Averett plans $18.15M sale-leaseback of North Campus
Averett University, which is weathering a financial crisis, seeks bondholder approval of an $18.15M sale-leaseback of its North Campus
Virginia Beach solicits development proposals near convention center
The Virginia Beach government is seeking proposals from developers for a commercial or residential project near the city’s convention center.
Virginia firm to build $200M White House ballroom co-funded by Trump
The White House announced Thursday that it would add a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom to the people's mansion — with McLean's Clark Construction leading the building team.
