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Federal Contractors/Technology: JENNIFER CHRONIS
Chronis joined Palo Alto, California-based cloud computing virtualization software company VMware in March, moving over from Verizon, where she had also overseen federal contracting. In May, VMware agreed to be acquired for $61 billion by Broadcom Inc. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran with more than two [...]
Federal Contractors/Technology: GARY J. SHAPIRO
In 2021, Shapiro was awarded France’s Legion of Honor in Paris, recognizing his service in spearheading the transition to a technology-forward society and for organizing CES, the world’s largest consumer technology trade event, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show. French President Emmanuel Macron conferred the r[...]
Professional Services: DANNY ROBINSON
A creative officer who came from the client relations side of the business, Robinson was named Ad Age’s chief creative officer of the year in April, noting The Martin Agency increased output after Robinson took charge of the advertising firm’s creative department in 2020. He is Martin’s first Black chief creative officer a[...]
Telecommunications: MAGGIE HALLBACH
In February, Hallbach was named senior vice president for Verizon Public Sector, which serves federal, state and local government customers as well as customers of Verizon Frontline, the telecom giant’s line of public safety technology solutions and services. The role may be new, but she’s been with the company for 25 years.[...]
Real Estate: FRANK ‘BUDDY’ GADAMS
Gadams prides himself on his passion for changing communities and cities for the better, as well as his willingness to take on challenging projects. His business, which has eight employees in Virginia, has restored historic landmarks that run along the colonial neighborhoods in Tidewater. He has developed town houses, condos and[...]
Manufacturing: JEREMY R. HOFF
Hoff joined Hooker Furniture in 2017, serving consecutive terms as president of the upholstery, case goods and then legacy brands divisions before being named CEO in February 2021. He also serves on its board of directors. An industry veteran, Hoff is only the fourth CEO in the company’s 98-year history and is the first nonfam[...]
Retail/Wholesale: JACK WOODFIN
Woodfin Heating began as a small heating-oil business founded by John and Anne Woodfin in 1977. Their son, Jack, has led the operation since his father’s 2010 death. Today, Woodfin Heating also offers HVAC installation and servicing, as well as electrical and plumbing services, indoor air solutions, home security and fuel deli[...]
