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RBTC president leaves for new job
John Philips, president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, has resigned from the post to join Pulaski County-based GALA North America as vice president, RBTC’s board announced Friday. His last day is March 31. Phillips, who holds degrees from Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute, joined RBTC in Septembe[...]
Salem construction contractor names project manager
Salem-based general construction firm R.L. Price Construction Inc. announced March 9 that Ben Price has been promoted to project manager. Price has been with the firm, which was founded by his father and grandfather, for eight years. Founded in 1990, the firm’s work has included The Roanoke Times press building, multiple projects at Roanoke College […]
Thalhimer announces new associate
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Tuesday that Thacher Jennings has joined its Lynchburg office as an associate in their commercial brokerage group. Prior to joining Thalhimer, Jennings was with CORE Real Estate & Development in Charlottesville, focusing on sales of both commercial and residential properties. Sub[...]
Colliers International Virginia taps executive vice president
Richmond-based commercial real estate agency Colliers International Virginia LLC announced Thursday that Charles Wentworth has been promoted to executive vice president. Wentworth joined Colliers in 2012 to specialize in multifamily sales, where he represents private, high net-worth and institutional clients in the Central and w[...]
Pamunkey tribe hires EVP of gaming, resort operations
The Pamunkey Indian Tribal Gaming Authority, a non-corporate entity owned by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, announced Thursday that Rodney Ferguson has been hired as executive vice president of gaming and resort operations, effective April 12. He also will serve in a senior leadership role at the tribe’s forthcoming Norfolk ca[...]
U.Va. names new student affairs chief
The University of Virginia announced Thursday that Robyn S. Hadley will become its new vice president and chief student affairs officer effective June 1. Hadley currently serves as associate vice chancellor and dean for scholar programs at Washington University in St. Louis. In her new role at the Charlottesville university, Had[...]
Transurban names North American operations VP
Amanda Baxter, Transurban’s former project director for the 495 Northern Extension project in the Washington, D.C., region, has been promoted as vice president of operations in North America, the toll road operator and developer announced Thursday. Baxter will be based at Transurban’s Alexandria headquarters. In her [...]
Dominion VP named to board of manufacturers association
The National Association of Manufacturers announced Wednesday that William L. Murray, Dominion Energy Inc.’s senior vice president of corporate affairs and communication, has been named to the NAM board of directors. “Bill Murray is a recognized leader in our industry, and the NAM will be stronger thanks to his service on our board of directors,” […]
Richmond leasing company announces promotions
Richmond-based equipment financing company CSC Leasing Co. announced Monday that it has promoted three executives. Sam Corey has assumed additional leadership responsibilities as head of the company’s vendor programs. He will continue to lead the credit and investment business function. He has been with CSC Leasing since 2008. Will Forston, formerly CSC Leasing’s director of […]
Herndon government contractor hires business development SVP
Herndon-based government contractor Unissant Inc. has rehired Macon Hardy as its senior vice president of business development, the company announced on Monday. Hardy previously worked for Unissant; in her role, she will focus on developing the firm’s work with the Defense Health Agency and Veterans Affairs. “We’re ver[...]
Ashburn contractor names chief technical officer for product suite
Ashburn-based government contractor ID Technologies LLC announced Tuesday it has promoted Michael Maice to be its new chief technical officer for its portfolio of Archon line cloud storage and data security products. Maice will oversee Archon’s product development strategy and evaluate new technology for the offering, as well as advise customers on technical matters related […]
Draper Aden hires chief human resources officer
Richmond-based Draper Aden Associates has hired Robert Barclay as its chief human resources officer, the engineering, surveying and environmental services firm announced Tuesday. He will oversee the human resources and corporate health and safety teams, as well as serving on the firm’s executive team. Barclay previously wo[...]
