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Jackson Lewis P.C. Promotion | Jeremy Schneider
Jun 1, 2026

Jackson Lewis P.C. Promotion | Jeremy Schneider

Jeremy S. Schneider has been appointed Washington, D.C. Region office managing principal at national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on workplace, regulatory and compliance issues unique to federal contractors. He also serves as a co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts and Compliance group[...]

Mercer Promotion Brigid Nawrocki
May 27, 2026

Mercer Promotion Brigid Nawrocki

Brigid is a results-driven consulting leader with 25+ years of experience driving revenue growth, deepening client relationships, and leading high-performing teams across the firm. As the Baltimore-DC- Virginia Office Leader, Brigid is responsible for accelerating growth, elevating team performance, and strengthening Mercer’s [...]

Credit Restoration Institute
May 26, 2026

Credit Restoration Institute

New HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency in Richmond, VA Credit Restoration Institute (CRI), a Virginia-based nonprofit organization focused on credit education, financial literacy, and housing readiness, has officially been approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a HUD-Approved Local Housing [...]

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Apr 14, 2026

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean has been elected 2026 president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. Dean outlined a vision, “Driving What’s Next: Investment, Impact and Influence.” She is also a Conference of Minority Transportation Officials 2026 Women Who M[...]

Marsh McLennan Agency | New Hire | Whitney Lawrence
Mar 19, 2026

Marsh McLennan Agency | New Hire | Whitney Lawrence

Whitney has joined Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) as an Employee Health & Benefits Vice President, effective March 16. In this role, she will help bring MMA’s dynamic employee benefits solutions, experienced insights, and dedicated partnership to employers across Virginia. Whitney will be based out of MMA’s Richmond, VA off[...]

Lynden P. Garland, Jr., joins CPL
Feb 16, 2026

Lynden P. Garland, Jr., joins CPL

  Lynden P. Garland, Jr., AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, CDT, MBA, NCARB Principal Lynden P. Garland, Jr., AIA, joins CPL with 25+ years of leadership in civic, cultural, healthcare, and higher education design. A former Studio Director, VP, and Managing Principal, he brings strengths in strategic planning, business development, mento[...]

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)
Jan 8, 2026

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), one of the nation’s largest and most successful Generation and Transmission Cooperatives, announced that Mike Wise, Senior Vice President of Power Supply, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Announce your new employees, pro[...]

BDO USA | Promotion Shawn Harrigan
Oct 21, 2025

BDO USA | Promotion Shawn Harrigan

BDO USA has named Shawn Harrigan an Assurance Principal in the Richmond office. With 22 years’ experience, Harrigan focuses on REITs, real estate fund audits, commercial buildings, hotels, HOAs, and affordable housing. His experience includes accounting, modeling, forecasting, auditing, and compliance of projects subject to re[...]

BDO USA, P.C.
Oct 10, 2025

BDO USA, P.C.

Ronnie Johnson has joined BDO USA as a Tax Principal in the firm’s Norfolk office. With over 19 years’ experience in tax advisory and compliance, Ronnie specializes in S corporations, partnerships and high-net-worth individuals. His industry experience includes professional services, real estate and construction, retail and [...]

Hook Law New Hire
Aug 1, 2025

Hook Law New Hire

Allison Emborski has rejoined Hook Law to lead its growing fiduciary litigation practice in response to rising client demand. With experience from an AmLaw 100 firm, she brings extensive estate and trust litigation expertise. Emborski’s practice will focus on contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, guardianship, and complex est[...]

AccessU
Jul 27, 2025

AccessU

AccessU is proud to welcome Pete Colbert as its VP of Business Development. With two decades of experience in higher education enrollment and admissions, including nearly a decade advising colleges and universities, Colbert brings invaluable expertise to the team. His deep knowledge of higher education marketing will be a tremen[...]

Gary Lowenthal Joins Focused Ultrasound Foundation’s Council
Jul 2, 2025

Gary Lowenthal Joins Focused Ultrasound Foundation’s Council

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation is pleased to welcome Gary Lowenthal to its Council, a dedicated group of goodwill ambassadors who work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to provide advice and assist with raising funds and building awareness. Mr. Lowenthal is a retired educator, entrepreneur, and executive with a ca[...]

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