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Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

William J. "Bill" Lynn III to retire as chairman and CEO of Leonardo DRS at the end of 2025. Photo courtesy Leonardo DRS
Oct 29, 2025

Leonardo DRS CEO to retire; successor named

William J. "Bill" Lynn III will retire as chairman and CEO of Arlington defense contractor Leonardo DRS at the end of the year, with Chief Operating Officer John Baylouny named as his successor.

Dale Wagoner plans to retire as CEO at the end of the year. Photo courtesy LMI
Oct 6, 2025

LMI CEO transitions to chairman

LMI CEO Doug Wagoner will retire at the end of 2025 and become board chair. Josh Wilson will take over as CEO Jan. 1.

FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Greg Abel is seen at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., on May 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
May 4, 2025

Who is Greg Abel, the executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

Greg Abel, longtime Buffett deputy, will become Berkshire Hathaway CEO in 2025, bringing deep business insight and a strong work ethic to the role.

FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's "Countdown to the Closing Bell," May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
May 4, 2025

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at year’s end after 60 years. Greg Abel, his longtime heir apparent, will take the helm.

National Bankshares CEO to retire
Apr 9, 2025

National Bankshares CEO to retire

Blacksburg-based National Bankshares announced that its chairman and CEO, F. Brad Denardo, will retire June 30 from his position as CEO of the community bank holding company and its banking subsidiary, The National Bank of Blacksburg, which does business as National Bank. Denardo will also retire from his position as chairman, president and CEO of […]

A man wearing a blazer and tie. G. Lyn Hayth III. Photo courtesy Bank of Botetourt
Apr 4, 2025

Bank of Botetourt CEO retires after nearly four decades at bank

G. Lyn Hayth III will retire as CEO of the Buchanan-based Bank of Botetourt at the end of June after nearly four decades at the bank, according to a Wednesday announcement. Michelle R. Austin, the bank’s president and chief operating officer, will become CEO on July 1 and retain her role as president. After joining […]

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Jan 28, 2025

Va. Chamber of Commerce reveals next president and CEO

Cathie J. Vick will be the new leader of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, starting April 1. The business advocacy organization with more than 30,000 members announced on Tuesday her appointment as president and CEO. Vick is currently vice president of corporate and government affairs at Transurban, one of the world’s largest operators and developers […]

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Dec 2, 2024

McDermott to depart as Mary Washington Healthcare CEO

Dr. Michael McDermott, president and CEO of Fredericksburg-based Mary Washington Healthcare since 2015, will leave to become head of Montage Health in California, the health system announced Monday. Dr. Christopher Newman, MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer, will succeed McDermott starting in spring 2025. Newman joined Mary Washington in 2019. He previously served [&hel[...]

Real Estate
Oct 17, 2024

Hardee to retire as Lawson Cos. CEO in 2025

Lawson Cos., the Norfolk-based residential real estate development and construction company, announced Thursday its president and CEO, Carl Hardee, will retire at the end of 2025. Aaron Phipps, Lawson’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, is expected to succeed Hardee, who was named president and CEO in 2016, according to the company’s announcement. Hardee […]

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Oct 3, 2024

Virginia Natural Gas taps new CEO

Shannon O. Pierce will succeed Robert Duvall as CEO of Virginia Natural Gas when Duvall retires in April, according to an announcement by Southern Company Gas, parent company of the Virginia Beach utility. A native of Surry, Pierce stepped into the roles of VNG president and senior vice president of Southern Company Gas, VNG’s parent […]

Real Estate 2023: TERRIE L. SUIT
Sep 16, 2024

Virginia Realtors CEO retires

Virginia Realtors CEO Terrie L. Suit is retiring after 11 years heading the state’s largest trade association, according to a Sept. 14 announcement. Glen Allen-based Virginia Realtors, which represents 36,000 Realtors, has appointed Martin K. Johnson as interim CEO. He has held varying roles with the association, including senior vice president of advocacy, chief lobbyist […]

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