
2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: ROLSTON AUDAIN
VICE PRESIDENT OF AGENT SERVICES AND DIRECTOR OF THE LUXURY COLLECTION DIVISION, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES RW TOWNE REALTY.
CHESAPEAKE
Harmon
Harmon
From rebuilding communities in the post–Jim Crow era to leading Fortune 500 companies and public institutions today, Black business leaders have played a central role in shaping Virginia’s modern economy. Today, they are driving growth, innovation and opportunity across the commonwealth — leading major corporations, expanding small businesses, strengthening public institutions and driving progress across industries.
Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year’s 29 honorees — nominated by our readers and editors — represent a wide range of fields, including health care, finance, energy and professional services, and are recognized for their career achievements, community impact and commitment to mentorship.
Additionally, Virginia Business has named Jonathan P. Harmon, chairman of the powerful law firm McGuireWoods, and Rita McClenny, longtime leader of the Virginia Tourism Corp., to our Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame, recognizing their enduring influence on Virginia’s business community.
In the pages that follow, our honorees share their stories in their own words — from early career lessons to the ways they continue to give back.

VICE PRESIDENT OF AGENT SERVICES AND DIRECTOR OF THE LUXURY COLLECTION DIVISION, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES RW TOWNE REALTY.
CHESAPEAKE

CEO | NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FAIRFAX COUNTY

CO-CEO AND CHAIRMAN, | DYNEX CAPITAL
GLEN ALLEN

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT OF ACUTE AND POST-ACUTE CARE | SENTARA HEALTH
VIRGINIA BEACH

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND BELONGING | TOWNEBANK
SUFFOLK

PRESIDENT | CADENZ DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
VIRGINIA BEACH

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR | THE FOUNDERS INN AND SPA, TAPESTRY COLLECTION BY HILTON
VIRGINIA BEACH

PRESIDENT AND CEO | HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT
NORFOLK

RICHMOND OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER | HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH
RICHMOND

VICE PRESIDENT HEALTH IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT | SENTARA HEALTH
VIRGINIA BEACH

RICHMOND OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER | HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH
RICHMOND

PARTNER AND VICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS | WILLIAMS MULLEN
RICHMOND

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA LOTTERY
RICHMOND

TAX PRINCIPAL | YOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR | CHAIR | VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FALLS CHURCH

DIRECTOR, VETERANS EDUCATION, TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
GLEN ALLEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TYSONS

VICE PRESIDENT OF WORLDWIDE PUBLIC SECTOR AND HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES | AMAZON WEB SERVICES
ARLINGTON COUNTY

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ACUTE CARE NURSING | VHC HEALTH
ARLINGTON COUNTY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TYSONS

PRESIDENT AND CEO | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS
VIRGINIA BEACH

FOUNDER AND CEO | SPOTTED MP MARKETING + PUBLIC RELATIONS
ALEXANDRIA

CEO | THE MARTIN AGENCY
RICHMOND

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND STRATEGIC GROWTH | HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER
NORFOLK

DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
HENRICO COUNTY

PRESIDENT AND OWNER | QUALITY MOVING SERVICES
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

PRESIDENT AND OWNER | QUALITY MOVING SERVICES
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | RMT CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT GROUP
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

CHAIRMAN | MCGUIREWOODS
RICHMOND

CHAIRMAN | MCGUIREWOODS
RICHMOND
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