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2025 Living Legends: ARCHER, ROBERT A. ‘BOB’
Archer’s career began after earning a business degree in 1969, followed immediately by military service and a tour in Vietnam. Upon his discharge in 1972, Archer was named general manager and vice president of Blue Ridge Beverage, the wholesale beer, wine and nonalcoholic distributorship his family has owned and operated s[...]
2025 Living Legends: BARRY, CAROLYN AND RICHARD F.
Longtime Hampton Roads residents, the Barrys made a $35 million donation to Old Dominion University in 2016, then the Norfolk university’s largest individual gift, which funded the Barry Art Museum. Richard “Dick” Barry, whose father was a math professor at ODU, retired as vice chairman of Landmark Media Enterprises in[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: KERRY WOOLARD
FAVORITE FASHION ACCESSORY: A classic Chanel necklace. I wear mine to work or with a white T-shirt and a pair of jeans. It is such a classic way to look polished without being overdone or fussy. HOW I DEFINE SUCCESS: Doing something better today than we did it yesterday. Generally, just progress. I love to […]
Virginia 500 spotlight August 2025: CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ KUHN
WHAT I DO FOR FUN: I am an avid outdoorsman. This passion for nature has shaped my interest in conserving land for future generations. WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: I’ve always liked to work, and this was true when I was a kid. In fact, I launched JK Moving from the basement of […]
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 tr[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Shawn Tibbetts
June 2025 issue's spotlight on Shawn Tibbetts, president and CEO of Armada Hoffler Properties in Virginia Beach.
May 2025 Virginia 500 Spotlight: ALLIE EVANGELISTA
From Brazil to Virginia, Evangelista's journey spans hotel housekeeping, cultural exploration, and insights on AI's future in hospitality.
Virginia 500 spotlight : JOE BENEVENTO
WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was fairly social and outgoing, but I also captained the chess team and competed in the state championship. HOW I BALANCE MY WORK AND PERSONAL LIVES: Since starting out in my career 20 years ago at Goldman Sachs, work has never really been a [9 to 5] job […]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: H. Garrett Hart III
WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: Typical, brain-dead teenage boy HOW I CHOSE MY CAREER: The recession of 1980 ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADUATES: Do what you love and find a problem to solve. PLUSES AND MINUSES OF WORKING FROM HOME: As a person [who] gets energy from working with others, I only see […]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Tyrone Noel
MY ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS: Dream big. You can only reach your full potential if you stretch yourself. Also, embrace failure, and learn from it. A MOVIE THAT MADE AN IMPACT ON ME: “Moneyball.” Why? It takes courage to act. IF I HAD A TIME MACHINE, I’D MEET: Martin Luther King Jr. I’m [intrigued] […]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: CHRISTOPHER MOLIVADAS
What I like to do for fun: Time with family. My family is my biggest accomplishment. What I was like in high school: I was very well-rounded and involved in everything. What made me choose this career path? I am a very visual person and easily understand how things come together to create something. The […]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Tracy Fitzsimmons
What I enjoy about my career: There is nothing better than being there to witness students have a “light bulb moment” or land their dream first job. Most interesting place I’ve traveled: Bhutan. Their commitment to Gross National Happiness is fascinating and instructive. My thoughts on artificial intelligence: AI is co[...]
