Port of Va. hires offshore wind development VP
Patrick Kinsman, former CEO and commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Norfolk District, has been hired as the Port of Virginia’s new vice president of offshore wind development. Kinsman will oversee Portsmouth Marine Terminal’s conversion to a logistics hub. Simeans Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A. is inve[...]
DroneUp taps former NFL exec as board chair
Virginia Beach-based DroneUp LLC announced Tuesday that former NFL executive Eric Grubman is the company’s new board chairman. “Eric is incredibly respected across many business sectors for his tremendous vision, insight and passion for technology,” DroneUp CEO and founder Tom Walker said in a statement. “[...]
Newport News housing authority elects new chair
Kenneth D. Penrose Jr. has been elected to serve as chairman of the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA). An office and leasing specialist in Cushman & Wakefield Thalhimer’s Newport News office, Penrose has been with the firm since 2000 and is in the second year of his second four-year term on the NNRHA. […]
Associated General Contractors of Va. elects officers
The Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) has elected new officers and members to the industry group’s board of directors. Anthony Smith of Service Contracting of Virginia Inc. will serve as board chair, Don Sproul of Clancy & Theys Construction Co. will serve as vice chair and Arlene Lee of Lee Building Co. will serve […]
Middleburg Communities hires CTO
Vienna-based Middleburg Communities hired Heath Flowers as its chief technology officer, the company announced Jan. 27. Flowers has overall responsibility for technology operations and strategies for the multifamily development, investment, construction and management company. “Middleburg has long embraced a tech-forward appro[...]
Glavé & Holmes Architecture names first female president
Lori Garrett has been named president of Richmond-based Glavé & Holmes Architecture, the company announced Tuesday. She is the first female president of the firm, which was founded in 1965. Garrett succeeds Randy Holmes, who was the firm’s president for 21 years. He will continue to serve as a senior principal. “Lor[...]
Hilb Group founder to lead acquisitions for Virginia Beach firm
Robert “Bob” Hilb will lead mergers and acquisitions at Virginia Beach-based insurance agency Choice Financial Group and continue to serve as a senior adviser and board member, the company announced Wednesday. “Bob’s experience and knowledge assisted my agency in achieving 700% growth from 2018 to 2021,” Richard Br[...]
Appalachian Council for Innovation taps exec director
John Bebber has been hired as executive director of the Appalachian Council for Innovation, its board announced earlier in January. He was previously district director for U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Abingdon. ACI is a nonprofit regional economic development organization founded in 1999 as the Southwestern Virginia Technology C[...]
Elizabeth River Crossings announces CEO
Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC (ERC) has promoted Anna Bonet to CEO, the company announced Wednesday. ERC finances, operates and maintains the Elizabeth River Tunnels from Portsmouth to Norfolk. Bonet joined ERC as deputy CEO in September 2021 and worked with former CEO David Sullivan, who announced his retirement last week.[...]
Central Virginia BBB names new CEO
Barry F. Moore Jr., who previously served on the Better Business Bureau’s Central Virginia branch’s board, has been named its president and CEO, the Glen Allen nonprofit organization announced Wednesday. In a funny twist, the new Barry Moore replaces another Barry Moore, who retired in July 2021. They are not related[...]
HCA Healthcare Capital Division promotes chief nurse executive
Richmond-based HCA Healthcare Capital Division announced Tuesday it had promoted Erin Keister as the new division chief nurse executive, effective Feb. 21. “Erin is a strong and empowering leader in the nursing field,” HCA Healthcare Capital Division President Tim McManus said in a statement. “During the pandemic, when hea[...]
Charlottesville Chamber appoints 3 board members
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce appointed three new board members this month, who are starting three-year terms. They are Eric Mayberry of The Daily Progress, Jonathan Chasen of Wells Fargo Advisors and Rebecca Ivins of Hourigan. Chasen is a private wealth financial adviser who started his career with the former Banc of America Investment […]