CoVABIZ Magazine recently named their 2024 list of the “150 most influential leaders in Hampton Roads,” and the Alliance is proud to say that two members of our team are on the list! Doug Smith, President & CEO, and Jared Chalk, Chief Business Development Officer, were named among the most influential leaders in economic development. Also included among Economic Development professionals are:
- Shawn Avery, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Brian Donahue, Director, City of Portsmouth Economic Development
- Patrick Duhaney, City Manager, City of Virginia Beach
- Nancy Grden, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
- Bob McKenna, President & CEO, Virginia Peninsula Chamber
- Bryan Stephens, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber
- Kristi Olsen-Hayes, Director, York County Economic & Tourism Development
In addition to the partners named above, many more of our partners and investors are also featured on the list, which you can view in its entirety here:
