Virginia 500 July 2025 Spotlight: Michael J. Lutes
PLAN FOR 10 YEARS FROM NOW: God willing, I hope to be retired and traveling the world. I’m a lifelong learner with a deep love for history and culture. I enjoy learning about different traditions and experiencing all that the world has to offer. MOST INTERESTING PLACE I’VE TRAVELED: The Vatican. It’s truly a treasure [&hel[...]
Virginia Bankers Association names new chair
Thomas F. Cherry, president and CEO of C&F Bank, has been named chairman of the Virginia Bankers Association
Tarley is new president-elect of Virginia State Bar
Williamsburg attorney Susan Bradford Tarley was chosen the 2025-26 president-elect of the Virginia State Bar on June 13 during the organization’s annual meeting in Virginia Beach. Tarley is a partner at Tarley Robinson, where she focuses her practice on real estate, business matters and creditors’ rights. She has also serv[...]
PACE Equity announces Richmond leader
Wisconsin-based PACE Equity expanded its team this month with the addition of Steve Farbstein as Richmond’s originations leader.
Reston-based ASRC Federal names new chief strategy officer
Reston-based ASRC Federal announced last week that Ann Stevens has joined the company as its chief strategy officer.
Hubbard Peanut Co. names new CEO
Southampton County-based Hubbard Peanut Co. announced Tuesday that it has appointed Marshall Rabil as its new president and CEO.
General Dynamics promotes EVP to global operations
Danny Deep, General Dynamics’ executive vice president of Combat Systems, has been promoted to executive vice president of global operations.
Virginia Beach-based Groundworks hires CTO
Virginia Beach-based foundation and water management solutions company Groundworks has hired Rajeev Rai as chief technology officer.
Lynchburg-based BWXT taps new CHRO
Lynchburg’s BWX Technologies has appointed Gonzalo Cajade as chief human resources officer, effective June 1.
Charlottesville Chamber announces new president and CEO
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has promoted Andrea Copeland, who has been the chamber's interim CEO for about a year, to president and permanent CEO, effective immediately.
Southwest Virginia Community College president appointed
Clinton R. Hayes, provost of Kentucky's Somerset Community College, will be the next president of Southwest Virginia Community College, the state's community college system announced this week.
Choice Financial announces new president, mid-Atlantic leader
Virginia Beach-based insurance broker Choice Financial Group has announced several changes to its leadership this month. Troy Dillow has been named president and chief operating officer, where he will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations and executing strategic initiatives.