INFO PACK
2016 - 17
Congratulations on being selected as a participant in MENTOR Richmond.
As residents of the Greater Richmond Region, we are privileged to live and work in a
community that has some of the best led businesses and organizations in the nation. Our
goal is to present a way for you to build relationships with other young professionals
while learning from some of our region’s most experienced leaders.
This Info Pack will provide everything you need to take full advantage of this unique
opportunity, beginning with these key tips.
PROGRAM TIPS
Four things to keep in mind as you take part in the MENTOR Richmond program:
BRING YOUR WHOLE-SELF.
The MENTOR Richmond program is a series of conversations between you and many of
Richmond’s business leaders. Bring a curious voice and personal point-of-view to each
mentor conversation—ask questions, listen, learn, explore and contribute.
READ AHEAD.
This MENTOR Richmond Info Pack is filled with bios, perspectives, interests, backgrounds,
questions and answers. Get to know not only the mentors who will be speaking with you
but those young professionals sitting next to you. And don’t stop there. Magazines,
newspapers, TV, internet and water cooler conversations are all great places to expand
your knowledge of the industries and individuals involved in the MENTOR Richmond
program.
CREATE TIME.
The work week keeps all of us busy. But to get the most possible from the MENTOR
Richmond experience, carve out the time and mental space to arrive at these sessions on
time, engaged and excited for the conversations about to be had.
In addition to the required pre-sessions, we highly encourage the Mentee team to spend
time together before each Mentor session. This will allow you to share what questions
you have, what you’ve read and what you’re excited to discuss with the presenting
mentor.
GIVE BACK.
As you participate in MENTOR Richmond conversations, it is up to you to share what
you’ve learned with your team, your organization and the Greater Richmond community.
We hope you will serve as an ambassador, mining the ideas and perspectives that come
from this program and carrying them forward to a wider audience.
CLASS ROSTER
NAME
COMPANY
TITLE
Conor Ashby
Brown & Brown Insurance
Commercial Lines Producer
Jack Boland
Workshop Digital
SEO Manager
Megan Bosch
The Main Street Group
Vice President & Financial Manager
Adrienne Chargois
GRTC Transit System
Planning Manager, Senior Planning Analyst
Dustyn Colop
EMSCO
Accounting, HR, QA, Production
Lindsay Corkran
CarMax
Web Operations Coordinator
Randy Cosby
Commonwealth Commercial
Sales and Leasing Associate
Eileen Cowdery
Capital One
Senior Associate, Brand Marketing
Mollie Delp
Workshop Digital
PPC Manager
Megan Driscoll
Richmond International Raceway
Director of Consumer Marketing
Ashley Fary
McGuireWoods
Business Development Coordinator
Camille Gide
Worth Higgins & Associates
Account Executive
Kathy Greenier
Floricane
Consultant
Phillip Hodges
Hourigan Construction
Senior Preconstruction Services Manager
Colin Hood
North Highland
Manager
Megan Kiefer
Northwestern Mutual
Director of Selection
Austin Kitchen
ChamberRVA
Manager, Leadership & Engagement
Designer
Alexandra Leigh
Lacie Leming
ICF International
Senior Associate
Kyle Ligos
Altria Client Services
Associate Specialist
CLASS ROSTER
NAME
COMPANY
TITLE
Jay Lynde
Digital Benefit Advisors
Analyst
Amanda Maino
University of Richmond
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Nathaniel Marcus
OccasionGenius
Founder & CEO
Joe Matthews
VAMAC, Inc
Branch Manager
Kendall Maximini
Free Agents Marketing
Account Executive
Josh McMahon
Altria Group Distributon Company
Associate Manager, Digital Marketing Campaign
Execution
Virginia Moore
Capital One
Manager
Jorge Murillo
Capital One
Senior Data Analyst
Cece Mwambazi
Call Federal Credit Union
Human Resources Generalist
Scott Newton
Richmond Volleyball Club
Juniors Program Manager
Lauren Nolen
EY
Assurance Manager
Rob Ragusa
M&T Bank
Bank Manager
Jessica Ramirez
Rx Partnership
Director of Advocacy & Public Relations
Nicole Rappaport
Special Olympics VA
Director of Development
Anthony Rotunda
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Associate Broker
Will Russell
Scott Insurance
Risk Advisor
Richard Shrum
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Project Coordinator
Andrew Swenck
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates
Structural Engineer
Evan Thomas
Capital One
Manager, Business Analysis
Katie Tuite
Cherry Bekaert
Audit Manager
LaKrisha Watson
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Tax Senior Associate
CLASS XVI SCHEDULE
SESSION
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
KICK OFF
September 15, 2016
5-7 p.m.
Planning Session
September 28, 2016
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Mentor Session #1
October 7, 2016
5 ­ 9 p.m.
Mentor Session #2
October 18, 2016
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Planning Session
October 26, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #3
November 9, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
November 30, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
ChamberRVA
919 E. Main Street, Suite 1700
Richmond VA 23219
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, VA 23047
Harris Williams
1001 Haxall Point #9
Richmond, VA 23219
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Apple Hospitality REIT
814 E Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
TBD
Mentor Session #4
December 7, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
TBD
Planning Session
January 4, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #5
January 18, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
TBD
Capital One
1500 Capital One Drive
Richmond, VA 23238
Combined Planning
Session
February 8, 2017
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Mentor Session #6
February 15, 2017
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Mentor Session #7
February 22, 2017
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Planning Session
March 1, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #8
March 15, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
April 5, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #9
April 12, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
May 3, 2017
5 ­ 7 p.m.
Final Presentation
& Reception
May 17, 2017
5 ­ 7 p.m.
MENTOR
N/A
Champions TBD
Gary Chadwick
VP & General Manager
Kings Dominion
H. Hiter Harris
Managing Director
Harris Willams
Champions TBD
Kissy Gathright
Executive Vice President & CEO
Apple Hospitality REIT
Champions TBD
Danny Robinson
SVP & Group Creative Director
The Martin Agency
Champions TBD
Heather Winkle
Vice President of Design
Capital One
Floricane/Richmond
McGuireWoods LLP
800 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
TBD
George Martin
Managing Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Mentor TBD
TBD
The Community Foundation
7501 Boulder View Dr #110
Richmond, VA 23225
TBD
County of Henrico
4301 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
TBD
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Champions TBD
Sherrie Brach
President & CEO
The Community Foundation
Champions TBD
John Vithuolkas
County Manager
County of Henrico
Champions TBD
Classes 14 & 15
CLASS XVII SCHEDULE
SESSION
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
MENTOR
KICK OFF
September 12, 2016
5-7 p.m.
ChamberRVA
919 E. Main Street, Suite 1700
Richmond VA 23219
N/A
Planning Session
October 5, 2016
5-7 p.m.
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Champions TBD
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, VA 23047
Mentor Session #1
October 7, 2016
5 ­ 9 p.m.
Mentor Session #2
October 18, 2016
5-7 p.m.
Planning Session
November 2, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #3
November 14, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
November 30, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Harris Williams
1001 Haxall Point #9
Richmond, VA 23219
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Apple Hospitality REIT
814 E Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
TBD
Mentor Session #4
December 14, 2016
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
TBD
Planning Session
January 11, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #5
January 25, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
TBD
Capital One
1500 Capital One Drive
Richmond, VA 23238
Combined Planning
Session
February 8, 2017
5-7 p.m.
Mentor Session #6
February 15, 2017
5-7 p.m.
Mentor Session #7
February 22, 2017
5-7 p.m.
Planning Session
March 8, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #8
March 22, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
April 12, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Session #9
April 26, 2017
5 ­ 6:30 p.m.
Planning Session
May 10, 2017
5-7 p.m.
Final Presentation
& Reception
May 17, 2017
5-7 p.m.
Gary Chadwick
Vice President & General
Manager
Kings Dominion
H. Hiter Harris
Managing Director
Harris Willams
Champions TBD
Kissy Gathright
Executive Vice President & CEO
Apple Hospitality REIT
Champions TBD
Danny Robinson
SVP & Group Creative Director
The Martin Agency
Champions TBD
Heather Winkle
Vice President of Design
Capital One
Floricane/Richmond
McGuireWoods LLP
800 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
TBD
George Martin
Managing Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Mentor TBD
TBD
The Community Foundation
7501 Boulder View Dr #110
Richmond, VA 23225
TBD
County of Henrico
4301 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
TBD
ChamberRVA
919 East Main St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Champions TBD
Sherrie Brach
President & CEO
The Community Foundation
Champions TBD
John Vithuolkas
County Manager
County of Henrico
Champions TBD
Classes 14 & 15
MENTEES ROSTER
2016 – 2017
Conor Ashby
Brown & Brown Insurance
Commercial Lines Producer
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 627-1039
Cell: (540) 809-7972
Conor Ashby
PLACE I CALL HOME near the West End
charming city of Fredericksburg Virginia.
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
I WAS BORN IN
the small but
business owners of all sizes to protect their companies and their financial futures.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
a building supply distributor dealing with contractors of all sizes and backgrounds.
my father who gave me his sense of humor, work ethic, and love of helping people.
the curveballs life throws us from time to time.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I go the extra mile to ensure people feel protected and educated.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
currently The Veil's Master Shredder.
the passionate sense of community and pride there is in the city and the
endless amounts of delicious food there is to track down.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
in order to survive you must embrace the uncertainty of life.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
I would like to have lunch with Brene Brown because I am
hooked on her books and she has valuable insights on life that translate well to business.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Jon Secada's hit songs from the 90's.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
when I connected with a former employee of my new company that
helped me get my foot in the door.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I want to be inspired all over again to become the best I can be in business and
in life.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE TO have
enriched my life by adding valuable knowledge, experience, and new
friends.
be speaking to the newest class of the MENTOR Richmond program hoping to
inspire the newest business leaders of Richmond.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Jack Boland
Workshop Digital
SEO Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 303-2883
Cell: (804) 662-0434
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Jack Boland
PLACE I CALL HOME
RVA (Museum District)
I WAS BORN IN
Richmond, VA
Workshop Digital
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
CarLotz, Inc.
My grandfather, in looks and (I hope) personality
Anything, to a fault. I value humor greatly and can find it in any situation.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I excel at connecting a variety of seemingly disparate concepts.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
The Veil's Stay Woke, a juicy, chewy American Imperial IPA
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
that she refuses to bury her history.
Root, hog, or die.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Alex Trebek, because Jeopardy! has been a constant in my life
and Trebek is like a father I've never met.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Nerding out on video game statistics and theorycrafting.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Being told I was too easily distracted. I changed everything about
the way I work after that.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to help Richmond grow and need the tools to do so.
be armed with the knowledge and counsel I need to grow my organization in
my current role.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
mentor someone else who is where I am today.
Megan Bosch
The Main Street Group
Vice President & Financial Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 270-4470
Cell: (434) 989-7930
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Megan Bosch
PLACE I CALL HOME
Wyndham, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Norristown, PA
The Main Street Group
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
Cushman & Wakefield
my dad, in every way, from physical appearance to our nerdy appreciation of pun-based
humor. :)
I CAN LAUGH AT
my dog, Humphrey, who growls at cucumbers.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I treat my clients like family and enjoy the support of an amazing firm that c
treats me like family.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
something girly. I'm a wine and craft cocktail drinker!
the strength of the non-profit community and the abundance of
meaningful opportunities to give back.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
"Let go or be dragged".... second only to "Make yourself the obvious choice"
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Stephen Colbert! There is nothing better for the soul than a
good laugh.
Spanish soap operas! I am not a soap opera person, but in an effort to maintain my
fluency, I've gotten sucked into a plot line or two in a major way.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
starting my own small business. I loved pursuing one of my
greatest passions while being compensated in direct correlation to my work ethic, and thrived on that
awesome marriage of freedom and responsibility.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
I love the energy of similarly driven and community-minded individuals.
to be a more effective leader.
be a change agent in my industry.
Adrienne Chargois
GRTC Transit System
Planning Manager, Senior Planning Analyst
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 474-9798
Cell: (703) 297-1115
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Adrienne Chargois
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Los Angeles, CA
GRTC Transit System
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Walking Shield, Inc.
Tatyana Ali
my nephews
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I have a curiosity and passion to see results
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Stay Mallow
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
to walk around to restaurants, shops and parks
you always have time to learn a little more
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
My closest friends, they all live far away, and it’s always
nice to catch up.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
being promoted at the City of Richmond from an Analyst I to II
it is a great opportunity to meet others with similar goals and learn
to have met many wonderful people
still be living in Richmond
Dustyn Colop
EMSCO
Accounting, HR, QA, production
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 752-1640
Cell: (804) 381-7411
MY NAME IS
Dustyn Colop
I WORK WITH
great people
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
PLACE I CALL HOME
My family
I WAS BORN IN
Guatemala
not too long ago
my mom
anything funny
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I love it!
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
no alcohol for me
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
To see the trees when I drive
to put God first
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Sweets and chocolate
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
My mom because someday she won't be with me anymore
When I realized solving problems is key to success
Of the experience I can gain
Gain much more wisdom and experience to apply
Have developed my skills even more
Lindsay Corkran
CarMax
Web Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Tel: (610) 295-4649
Cell: (610) 295-4646
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Lindsay Corkran
PLACE I CALL HOME Richmond
I WAS BORN IN
Pennsylvania
CarMax
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Art School
My dad
Improv Comedy
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I listen. Really.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Hardywood Singel
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the FOOD!
Hard work will overcome talent every time, but the combination of the two is
really something.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
iced coffee
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
My niece, because she's honest and will eat anything.
Becoming a part of the CarMax team.
I want to learn, to teach, and play an active role in this community.
Have a new family through Mentor Richmond.
Mentor others.
Randy Cosby
Commonwealth Commercial
Sales and Leasing Associate
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 433-1819
Cell: (804) 380-0742
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Randy Cosby
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN Richmond,
VA
Commonwealth Commercial
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Carter Machinery
my dad
My mistakes
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I enjoy every day of it
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Sweet Potato & Sage Saison
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
all the restaurants
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS learn
from your mistakes
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Bill Goodwin - He's self made.
Blanton's bourbon
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Commonwealth Commercial taking a chance on me as a broker
completely new to the industry.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I want to be exposed to our local leaders and have an opportunity to learn from
them.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
to follow up with and develop a meaningful long-term relationship with at
least one of my mentors.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Find a way to help young professionals as my mentors have helped me.
Eileen Cowdery
Capital One
Senior Associate, Brand Marketing
[email protected]
Tel: (407) 782-7270
Cell: (407) 782-7270
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Eileen Cowdery
PLACE I CALL HOME
Orlando
I WAS BORN IN
Hollywood… Florida
Capital One
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Capital One
My dad
The BBC animal videos (if you don't know what those are, google them. NOW.)
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I'm a good communicator and have a knack for rallying people around a
common cause or idea
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Ardent, Honey Ginger
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
everything about the river
Do what makes you happy
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Elon Musk, because who else do you know whose mission in
life is to "make humans a multi-planetary species"?!
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Nutella
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
learning that my voice matters and having the courage to speak
up
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to grow from project leadership to people leadership
apply the practices I've learned through the program to my job and community
involvement
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
be leading teams of people and making the world a better place
Mollie Delp
Workshop Digital
PPC Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 303-2883
Cell: (717) 512-5091
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Mollie Delp
PLACE I CALL HOME
the Museum District
I WAS BORN IN
Harrisburg, PA
Workshop Digital
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Dynamic Web Solutions
Liz Lemon
any and all cat videos
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am extremely self-aware of my strengths & weaknesses.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Buskey Cider since I'm allergic to beer.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the South of the James Farmers Market.
"You are the one that decides where you will go"
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg
foraging for mushrooms around Richmond.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
being told by a member of my team that I inspired her to create a
five-year career goal.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
I want to work with & learn from other leaders
continue to connect with other young leaders to grow together.
mentor incoming young professionals at my company and in the community
Megan Driscoll
Richmond International Raceway
Director of Consumer Marketing
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 228-7609
Cell: (804) 519-0518
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Megan Driscoll
PLACE I CALL HOME
North Carolina
I WAS BORN IN
Norfolk, VA
Richmond Int'l Raceway
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
United States Naval Academy
Leslie Knope
Extremely awkward situations
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I have a passion for creating memorable experiences
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Blue Bee Cider (GF!)
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
James River Park System
Stay away from the "what if" game. When faced with a difficult situation,
make the best decision possible with the information available; learn from mistakes but don't get trapped
wandering "what if"
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Dale Earnhardt Jr., because Do you follow him on Twitter?
He's hilarious. Plus, I'm sure we'd eat NC BBQ and it doesn't get much better than that.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Cheese: fancy, over-priced and loaded with fat
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Making the leap from College Athletics to NASCAR. It landed me
in not just a fun industry but with an amazing company, ISC.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
I need to push the boundaries of my comfort zone
Have developed strong relationships with some good people with bright minds
Be able to say I played a small role in helping one of my team members experience a
career-defining type of achievement
Ashley Fary
McGuireWoods
Business Development Coordinator
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 775-1312
Cell: (804) 432-8928
MY NAME IS
Ashley Fary
I WAS BORN IN
I WORK WITH
PLACE I CALL HOME
my cozy apartment in Richmond with my rescue cat, Lucy
Bremen, Germany, the home of the Bremen Town Musicians.
some of the country’s most illustrious legal minds at a firm that dates back more than 175 years.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Team In Training Campaign Coordinator.
Renee Zellweger in Bridget Jones or Red Fraggle from Fraggle Rock
owners that look like their dogs.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am willing to assist anyone and everyone and go above and beyond to ensure that our
department is successful.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Honey Ginger beer from Ardent Craft Ales.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
that there is never a blank wall and there is always something going on around town.
from a cookie, “Don’t be afraid to take a chance when the opportunity of a,” the fortune
itself was cutoff, but I hope to complete it through my experience with MENTOR Richmond.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Serena Williams, her office might not look like mine, but her passion,
drive and determination have her working hard on and off the court, not only has she won 22 grand slam titles,
but also runs her own fashion line and has a charitable foundation.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS eating
PEEPS® marshmallow candies for dinner.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
was when I had to go with my gut in order to make a career decision
regarding a government agency that will remain nameless
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
there is no better place to learn from leaders in Richmond, who are making a
difference in both this community and in their place of employ.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
have the tools to thrive in my profession and a network of like-minded friends to share
the struggles and successes of doing business and life in our city
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
relationship.
be at a point in my career where I am the one being sought after by others for a mentor-mentee
Camille Gide
Worth Higgins & Associates
Account Executive
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 264-2304
Cell: (703) 300-0359
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Camille Gide
PLACE I CALL HOME
Alexandria, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Northern VA
some of the best people
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Worth Higgins & Associates
my sister
Kevin Hart stand up comedy
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I remind myself to push forward on a daily basis despite any circumstances.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Blue Bee Cider
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the local eats
The sky is not the limit, your belief system is.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Seth Godin! He is brilliant, inspiring and his books are life
changing.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Shyndigz Salted Carmel chocolate cake.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
learning that I am the designer of my own life.
I have a deep interest in professional and personal development.
to share my experiences with my friends and co workers.
be telling a very important story to a very large audience.
Kathy Greenier
Floricane
Consultant
[email protected]
Tel: (860) 392-9141
Cell: (860) 392-9141
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Kathy Greenier
PLACE I CALL HOME
Floricane
I MOST RESEMBLE
Church Hill
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I WAS BORN IN
Connecticut
ACLU of Virginia
I’ve been told I look like a young Anjelica Huston, which is immensely flattering and
undeserved. On the inside, I strive to resemble a cross between Ina Garten and a cross-continent karaoke
awards show circuit winner. In real life I can neither cook nor sing.
I CAN LAUGH AT
anything sarcastic
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am passionate about facilitating, connecting and developing people, and
building community. I thrive on building new programs and new networks from the ground up, and
helping people develop skills and achieve their dreams.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
The Veil's Kevin from Sales
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
The growing food scene. All of Church Hill. Wineries and breweries
everywhere.
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
To be fiercely independent
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, for all the obvious reasons and because
I hope I could convince her to let me try on her "dissent jabot"
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
"Hate watching" terrible TV shows while wearing soft pants
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
Realizing I wanted to change fields
I am excited for the opportunity to grow, connect, and problem-solve together.
I’m excited to ask a million questions, listen, and learn
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
to form new relationships and gain a better understanding of what are and
how to achieve my personal and professional goals
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
exploration
I'm still figuring that out, and I'm enjoying getting comfortable with the
Phillip Hodges
Hourigan Construction
Senior Preconstruction Services Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 282-5300
Cell: (757) 449-8306
MY NAME IS
Phillip Hodges
I WORK WITH
PLACE I CALL HOME
Carytown
I WAS BORN IN
Virginia Beach
Hourigan Construction
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Hourigan Construction
my mother
any movie Chevy Chase is in.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I’m driven
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Crucial Taunt - Veil
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the food scene
Your name is everything, never do something that will cause it to be
tarnished.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Mark Cuban, because he is the owner of a sports franchise
and
business icon.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
French fries
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
Being asked to move to Richmond, for my company.
I want to meet other young professionals, outside of the construction
industry.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE Have
met the future leaders of RVA and will have advanced my abilities to lead
the next generation of leaders.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Be a leader for the most innovative construction firm in Richmond.
Colin Hood
North Highland
Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 691-7268
Cell: (804) 691-7268
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Colin Hood
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Petersburg, VA
Management Consultants at the North Highland Company
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
PwC in Washington, DC
my father
my clumsiness
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I truly enjoy my job -- working with my clients to solve complex problems.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Hardywood Singel
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
The intersection between history, culture, and innovation in our
community.
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
If you’re in the presence of a true expert, you will understand everything they
say. If you don’t understand what someone is saying, they are not an expert.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Thomas Jefferson: I have always been impressed with his
contributions to society and his perspective on the founding of country. Most especially, I would like to
discuss his perspective on the current state of political discourse.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Netflix binge-watching
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
serving the U.S. State Department.
I believe in the future success of the Greater Richmond Region and I want to be
a part of its future prosperity.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
Stay engaged with my new network of young professionals, dedicated
community leaders, and friends.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Look back on the successes of my new peers -- both as individuals and our collective
impact on the community.
Megan Kiefer
Northwestern Mutual
Director of Selection
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 762-7025
Cell: (804) 921-2541
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Megan Kiefer
PLACE I CALL HOME
Farmville, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Phoenix, AZ
Northwestern Mutual
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Northwestern Mutual
my mom, Miss Lana.
basically anything, but especially my Northwestern Mutual brothers.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I'm resilient and I'm great at connecting with people
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Isley's Choosy Mother Peanut Butter Oatmeal Porter.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the history and diversity of the city. There's a little something
to not take things personally.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick - the greatest duo in the world.
The Bachelor and ULTA Cosmetics.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
working with my mentor and recruiting coach, Maggie McIntyre.
as Austin Kitchen's former partner at Northwestern Mutual, I've witnessed her
professional development since joining the Chamber, and I'd love to progress my career in the same
fashion.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
feel more confident in my leadership skills and be better connected to other
future leaders of Richmond.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
be a leader to other Young Professionals in Richmond making a difference by
connecting people's passions to their careers.
Austin Kitchen
ChamberRVA
Manager, Leadership & Engagement
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 783-9315
Cell: (804) 519-7818
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Austin Kitchen
PLACE I CALL HOME
where my dog is
I WAS BORN IN
Richmond, VA
a Swiss
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Northwestern Mutual as a Campus Recruiter.
My 5 siblings.
getting older.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
life is too short not to love what you do. #DreamJob
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Element 79 at Triple Crossing Brewery (GF)
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the people.
Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Bob Marley because he is a legend and took music to a
different level.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Gelati Celesti
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
Successfully planning the HYPE Icons 2016
I managed the program last year & became extremely close with the two
classes. Now I want to experience it as a true mentee.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
to gain more knowledge on what makes different leaders successful.
be striving to be a Mentor in the Mentor Richmond program, on the 40
under 40 list and running my own company.
Alexandra Leigh
Designer
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 353-6300
Cell: (804) 519-5517
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Alexandra Leigh
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA - Southside to be exact.
I WAS BORN IN
Henrico, VA
four awesome women!
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Hummel Associates
my dad
stressful moments
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I get to be creative and make other people happy.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Ardent Honey Ginger
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the James River.
poor preparation provides for poor performance.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
John Lennon because he was loved by so many, and he
believed in world peace.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
80s music.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
passing my interior design certification exam.
I want to meet other young professionals with similar aspirations!
have a better understanding of what I want out of my career.
own a small business here in Richmond.
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Lacie Leming
ICF International
Senior Associate
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 433-2106
Cell: (804) 895-5054
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Lacie Leming
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
ICF International
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
ICF International
My father
ironic situations
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I care about the people I work with
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Ardent Saison
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
Westhampton Lake
Never be afraid to ask
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
John Rawls, because his theory of Justice as Fairness changed
my outlook on ethics, and the way I try to lead my life.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
pizza
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Working on a team consisting of only older men, and thriving in
that environment.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to better myself and my city.
Be one step closer to my professional goals, and my personal goals of giving
back to Richmond
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Know myself better, be more confident in my skills, and seize each opportunity
with enthusiasm and confidence
Kyle Ligos
Altria Client Services
Associate Specialist
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 274-1623
Cell: (914) 523-8650
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Kyle Ligos
PLACE I CALL HOME
Brewster, NY
I WAS BORN IN
Brewster, NY
Altria Client Services LLC
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
TerraCycle, Inc.
Brody Jenner/Matt Damon
Lots of things
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am passionate about my work and its purpose.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Ardent
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Its sense of community
Go as broad and deep in as many areas of expertise as you can.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Elon Musk, just to hear about what he has going on in his
mind.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Bacon
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
Moving into a new role at my current organization.
I want to continue to network with business leaders and community members
across Richmond.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Be a more effective leader both at Altria and in our community.
Helping lead the business community in addressing aspects of corporate social
responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Jay Lynde
Digital Benefit Advisors
Analyst
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 249-5183
Cell: (804) 347-0882
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Jay Lynde
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond
I WAS BORN IN
Atlanta
Digital Benefit Advisors
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Digital Benefit Advisors
Jason Dufner 3 years ago
Silicon Valley
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I put a lot of effort into it.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Ardent IPA
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the river
What just happened isn't as important as how you respond.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
8 1/2 pizza, but I don't feel that guilty about it.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
meaningful career.
my grandfather
getting my first job
I want to be exposed to people and ideas that can help me advance my career.
have gained a lot of valuable experience and relationships.
have hopefully completed business school and be moving on in a productive and
Amanda Maino
University of Richmond
Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 289-1760
Cell: (804) 221-6707
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Amanda Maino
PLACE I CALL HOME
Mechanicsville
I WAS BORN IN
Mechanicsville
Employees
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Whitlock
my mom
my clumsiness
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I value building relationships while completing a job
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Isley- VooDoo Lady IPA
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the small town feel
to live to be comfortably, uncomfortable.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Sandra Bullock- Because of this quote from her "I've learned
that success comes in a very prickly package. Whether you choose to accept it or not is up to you. It's what
you choose to do with it, the people you choose to surround yourself with. Always choose people that are
better than you. Always choose people that challenge you and are smarter than you. Always be the
student. Once you find yourself to be the teacher, you've lost it."
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Dancing & Fixer Upper
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Dont forget the people; building relationships helps you gain
credibility and success
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
It will push me out of that comfort zone to talk about and take risks that will
set me apart in my profession.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
myself
be more confident in taking risks to push myself as a professional.
be working my dream job, one that excites me every day but challenges me to push
Nathaniel Marcus
OccasionGenius
Founder & CEO
[email protected]
Tel: (617) 306-6206
Cell: (617) 306-6206
qMY NAME IS
Nathaniel Marcus
I WORK WITH
OccasionGenius
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Boston, MA
Where There Be Dragons
Someone who likes hot tropical weather
4th-grade level jokes
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am passionate about my product!
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Strangeways' Sour Beer
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
The pay-it-forward mentality of the entrepreneurial community
Failure should only be defined as not taking an action you know to be right
due to fear
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
The Buddha to compare the sutras to the historical person
Reading graphic novels at Barnes and Noble.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
Winning Richmond's $10,000 2015 startup competition.
I want to fast-track self-development and improvement, and be someone a
team can depend on.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Be more self-aware of my own personal strengths and weaknesses
Look back and be happy for the opportunity
Joe Matthews
VAMAC, Inc
Branch Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 745-0081
Cell: (804) 869-2188
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Joe Matthews
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond
I WAS BORN IN
Henrico, VA
A wide variety of people from senior level executive staff to, contractors and plumbers.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
VAMAC, Inc
Jason Sudeikis (or so I'm told)
I find situational humor funny whether in a mover or an experience.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I prioritize, look at the big picture, and listen to my customers needs for timely
facilitation.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Strangways Uberlin
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
We are a community that offers a wide variety of unique experiences.
When a goal is set don't sit back and expect it to happen, go after it and take
it.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Bill Maher - whether you agree with him or not he makes you
think, which keeps you open minded and sharp.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Continuing to watch the real estate market via Zillow, even though I know I am not
moving anytime soon.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Leveraging my skill set to move to a more challenging business
environment.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to grow and expand my knowledge of the Richmond Region.
Take what I learned back to my organization, those I do business with, and
interact with.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Be in a greater position of leadership.
Kendall Maximini
Free Agents Marketing
Account Executive
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 762-9400
Cell: (804) 720-3914
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Kendall Maximini
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Prince George, VA
Free Agents Marketing, helping clients achieve their marketing & business goals
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
LivingSocial
Blake Lively looking into a funhouse mirror
d pet videos all day long
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I love working with people and helping them solve problems through creativity &
strategy
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Legend Belgian Style Tripel
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Easy access to Duke's Mayonnaise & Sauer's BBQ sauce
The Golden Rule: Treat other's how you'd like to be treated
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Andy Cohen - I'm obsessed with Bravo and love how her
turned a passion into a career
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Again, Bravo...and Diet Coke at every meal
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
moving from DC to NYC to work for Birchbox
I want to learn from the best leaders in Richmond and form genuine
connections with other inspiring YP's
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
have a better understanding of myself and my desired development path, and
a few new friends :)
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
be shocked and awed at how much RVA has changed (for the better)
Josh McMahon
Altria Group Distribution Company
Associate Manager, Digital Marketing Campaign
Execution
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 484-8925
Cell: (804) 317-4237
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Josh McMahon
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Baltimore, MD
Altria Group Distribution Company
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Altria Group Distribution Company
Kevin Connolly (E from Entourage)
anything Jerry Seinfeld is in
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am inquisitive and solution oriented
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Isley Choosy Mother
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
floating the river in the summer
Trust your team, play your position
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Thomas Jefferson because he was a visionary for this country
and the founder of UVA
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Cookout Mint Oreo Milkshakes
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
being promoted to a manager for the first time
I want to build my personal and professional network
be a better leader
a highly influential leader in a Fortune 150 company
Virginia Moore
Capital One
Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (540) 271-4310
Cell: (540) 271-4310
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Virginia Moore
PLACE I CALL HOME
Harrisonburg, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Richmond, VA
some of the best people in Richmond - at Capital One!
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Capital One
my grandmother, Martha Moore.
Seinfeld - in fact, I can't not laugh at Seinfeld!
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I have a constant craving to learn
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Stone Brewery Citrusy Wit
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the people that make up this community!
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good'
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Thomas Jefferson - because I'm a wahoo!
Reality television
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
when I realized the importance of having a point of view and not
being afraid to bring it to the table
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to grow - and I think the best way to do that is with others
Have a new point of view on various topics, which will shape how I interact with
others and the community in a positive way.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
be five years older than I am now ;)
Jorge Murillo
Capital One
Senior Data Analyst
[email protected]
Tel: (954) 913-3980
Cell: (954) 913-3980
MY NAME IS
Jorge Murillo
I WORK WITH
PLACE I CALL HOME
South Florida
I WAS BORN IN
Costa Rica
Data Analytics
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Capital One
Mark Watney
sarcasm
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I'm always learning
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Strangeways
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
how unique and relaxed it is.
Never aim for the middle.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Elon Musk to find out how he is able to accomplish so much,
so rapidly
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Rewatching Scrubs
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Moving from Retail Bank to Commercial Bank in Capital One
I want to grow as a professional and as a member of my community.
Be a more capable leader and more well-rounded person
Be a more capable leader and more well-rounded person
Cece Mwambazi
Call Federal Credit Union
Human Resources Generalist
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 274-1200
Cell: (862) 224-4043
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Cece Mwambazi
PLACE I CALL HOME
Zambia
I WAS BORN IN
Congo, Brazaville
Call Federal Credit Union
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Jazzman's Cafe, Sodexo
It depends who you are talking to
many things, I like to laugh (maybe too much)
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am passionate about it and believe in its relevance
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Not sure I have one yet
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
My new job.
Never limit your dreams, the sky is the limit
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
My father, he passed but he had great wisdom and
accomplished many accolades despite having started from nothing
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Ice cream
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Landing my first HR position
I believe I have a lot to learn from those who went before me
hopefully stay in touch with my mentors and use the wisdom to benefit others
have landed a management position hopefully in HR and be on my way to
specializing and consulting within the field.
Scott Newton
Richmond Volleyball Club
Juniors Program Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 358-3000
Cell: (804) 837-2398
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Scott Newton
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Henrico, VA
Richmond Volleyball Club
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Subway Macon Dough Stores
Matt Damon :)
Kevin Hart
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
Of my energy and determination.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Choosey Mother from Isley
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Good size city, but still small town feel
Have the courage to live life true and not for how others want you to live.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Jimmy Fallon, one guy I find to be truly funny and creative.
Always has new ideas to entertain his audience.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Watching the movie Pitch Perfect
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Creating financial aid for athletes who desire to play volleyball.
Creating a process in which we are fair and accurately select children to play volleyball who otherwise
couldn't afford it.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
of the great opportunity and potential it offers me as a young professional. I
look forward to growing my career with other professionals in my community.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Take my knowledge and use it to increase opportunity for my organization.
be able to apply for Director positions. To take knowledge in to my current
organization or a new one and become a director of a growing non-profit organization. I look to better my
networking skills and create relationships that better our community.
Lauren Nolen
EY
Assurance Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 344-6136
Cell: (804) 937-3769
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Lauren Nolen
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond!
I WAS BORN IN
Minnesota.
people I really enjoy and who are some of the smartest in the industry.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
EY.
my dad or Alyson Hannigan with blonde hair.
accounting jokes and pattypan squash.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I have an amazing team backing me up.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Final Gravity Venus IPA.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Belle Isle, Bev’s and Don’t Look Back tacos.
to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity that came my way.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
My grandpa because I never got enough time with him.
Blue Bell ice cream.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
being chosen to represent our office on a regional level.
I want to connect two of my passions – my professional development and the
city of Richmond.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
take the lessons learned through the program and pay it forward.
be continuing my focus on professional development and continuing to try to
convince my friends to move to Richmond!
Rob Ragusa
M&T Bank
Bank Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 559-1031
Cell: (804) 363-456
MY NAME IS
Rob Ragusa
I WORK WITH
M&T Bank
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond
I WAS BORN IN
Pittsburgh
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Adrien Brody
Impractical Jokers
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
My Attitude
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Hardywood Gingerbread Stout
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
The People
Think before you speak
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Video Games
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Mark Cuban- His knowledge in business and sports
Completing Sales Development Program with M&T Bank
Great opportunity to network and learn from local executives
More educated about managing my career
have built many connections and be giving back in the community
Jessica Ramirez
Rx Partnership
Director of Advocacy & Public
Relations
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 297-3172
Cell: (630) 338-7754
Jessica Nicole Ramirez
hometown!
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Wherever my family is—I’m an Army brat with no
El Paso, Texas
PLACE I CALL HOME
I WAS BORN IN
Rx Partnership to increase medication access to low-income and uninsured Virginians.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
The Virginia General Assembly
My Dad (this drives my mom crazy)
Politics, politicians, basically our whole political system!
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I truly care about not only accomplishing an organization’s mission but also about how
my work contributes to positively impacting a whole community.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Can Bold Rock Draft Cider count? If not, I’d say Buskey Cider.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
That it truly is a small little town masquerading as a city--I love how you can meet
new people and find out that you have mutual friends, colleagues or philanthropic connections!
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Always do the right thing, even if it’s not easy, no one else is watching or
you’re standing alone.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Malala Yousafzai because what she has accomplished at her age in the
face of so much adversity is incredibly inspirational
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
I’m embarrassed to admit but the Real Housewives shows on Bravo
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
When I decided to stand up for myself and pursued an opportunity
where I was truly valued and appreciated for my hard work and contributions
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I want to increase my professional network and establish deeper roots in Richmond
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
Have a professional and personal network of colleagues and friends that can help me
positively impact our community.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Be ruling the world! Or at the very least, I will be leading an organization that has a
tremendous community impact.
Nicole Rappaport
Special Olympics VA
Director of Development
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 726-3023
Cell: (804) 300-9100
MY NAME IS
Nicole Rappaport
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA
I WAS BORN IN
York, PA
Special Olympics VA to raise funds to provide sport, health, education and community
programs to athletes with and without disabilities..
I WORK WITH
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Special Olympics VA
my mother.
every Seinfeld episode ever made.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am a people person and cultivate relationships.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Hardywood Pils
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the Fan District because of its character and access.
Eat that frog!
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Keith Richards because he's a legend and probably has the
most interesting stories to tell.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
every BRAVO reality TV show
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
when an athlete hugged me after awarding him a gold medal at
our annual Summer Games.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
I want to exchange ideas and learn from other professionals
be able to apply what I learned to facilitate successful relationships with
corporates
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
be a Mentor to someone.
Anthony Rotunda
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Associate Broker
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 697-3413
Cell: (336) 404-6232
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Anthony Rotunda
PLACE I CALL HOME
The Fan
I WAS BORN IN
Greensboro, North Carolina
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
C&W | Thalhimer
My Pops
My U-15 lacrosse team
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I provide market analysis beyond what is typical in commercial real estate
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Triple Crossing Falcon Smash IPA
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Mama Zu
Control what you can control and move forward
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Mike Pesca. His wit, political commentary, and encyclopedic
sports knowledge are a trio that would go well with any lunch
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Early Taylor Swift records
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Being chosen as a junior broker to my current mentor at
Thalhimer
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I want to understand the RVA leaders of today and how YPs can shape
tomorrow
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
have a better understanding of myself and the Richmond business scene
Be a top producer within Thalhimer and own a home in the Fan(with a dog).
Will Russell
Scott Insurance
Risk Advisor
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 545-2204
Cell: (757) 617-2340
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Will Russell
PLACE I CALL HOME
Where my family is
I WAS BORN IN
Suffolk, VA
Scott Insurance
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Scott Insurance
My Dog Oliver
(with not at) my girlfriend Sarah
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I like helping people, and I am passionate
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Hardywood Singel
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the active community
always have a long-term plan, but do not lose sight of the task at hand today
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
George W. Bush- to hear his experience firsthand regarding
9/11
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Vanilla Haagen Daz Ice Cream
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
the first account a lost and winning my first deal at the 11th hour
you can learn a lot from who you surround yourself with
stay in touch with all of my peers and mentors
Continue the journey
Richard Shrum
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 314-8817
Cell: (804) 370-1340
MY NAME IS
Ricky Shrum
I WORK WITH
Bon Secours
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
PLACE I CALL HOME
Richmond, VA (Museum District)
I WAS BORN IN
Atlanta, GA
Bon Secours
Jason Segal
The Office
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am positive and I work hard
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Strangeways Uberlin
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
The people
Finish the race (don't stop until what you're doing is done)
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Roberto Clemente - I am a Pittsburgh fan and Roberto
Clemente was one of the greatest to play baseball and also an exceptional human being who lived to do
what is right
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
Video Games
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
Completing my residency for my MHA
I want to learn and expand my network
Have a firmer grasp on how industries in Richmond operate and have made
some lasting relationships with other young professionals and executives
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Love what I am doing as much or more than I do today
Andrew Swenck
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates
Structural Engineer
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 592-3905
Cell: (804) 512-8394
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Andrew Swenck
PLACE I CALL HOME
Midlothian, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Richmond, VA
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLP
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Huntington Ingalls Industries formerly Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding
someone who thinks before he acts.
sports bloopers.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I love to solve problems.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Legend Brown Ale
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
the diversity of people and places.
Simply 'don't let the world get you down. Keep your head high and persevere.'
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
John Wooden because of his ideas, beliefs, and ability to gain
the most out of others and yourself.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
A pint of Ben&Jerry's Half Baked.
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
having the courage to leave a great job at the shipyard in Newport
News to move back to Richmond for a different career path.
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
of the personal and professional growth opportunities.
have gained knowledge on how to become a better me and a better professional
to serve others.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
professionals.
be managing, leading, and collaborating with the next wave of young
Evan Thomas
Capital One
Manager, Business Analysis
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 248-1459
Cell: (804) 248-1459
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Evan Thomas
PLACE I CALL HOME
Midlothian, VA
I WAS BORN IN
Spokane, WA
A bunch of fun and smart people
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Capital One
Tim Tebow?
The Office, 90s Childhood Sitcoms, Dave Chappelle, Mitch Hedberg
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I am very people and idea oriented - motivated by understanding different
perspectives and options
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Great Return IPA (Hardywood)
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
Culture - Incredibly diverse, and distinctively RVA
Do whatever you'll regret the least later in life (from my Dad)
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Thomas Jefferson - My legal name is Jefferson Thomas so I've
been tied to him since I was born, and now living in Virginia even more so. I feel like I should get to know
the guy
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
I'm a sucker for some really bad reality TV shows
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Deciding to push my limits by attending college on the opposite
side of the country from everyone and everything I had ever known
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I am really starting to feel at home in Richmond, and this is a great
opportunity for me to learn more about the region and understand how my career can flourish here
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
Have a better understanding of my own career path, improved exposure and
communication skills with executive audiences, all while greatly expanding my professional network
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
Have successfully recruited my family to move to Richmond, have started a
family, and will be enjoying a happy, healthy life
Katie Tuite
Cherry Bekaert
Audit Manager
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 673-5738
Cell: (757) 450-4114
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
Katie Tuite
PLACE I CALL HOME
Cherry Bekaert
I MOST RESEMBLE
I CAN LAUGH AT
Virginia Beach, VA
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I WAS BORN IN
Virginia Beach, VA
Cherry Bekaert
my mom
pretty much anything - I always try to find humor in any situation I find myself in!
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I have great coworkers who make going to work enjoyable!
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
Triple Crossing
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
The river - I'm somewhat partial to water activities after growing up at the
beach!
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
80% of sucess is showing up.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
Jessica Alba. In addition to being a successful actrees, she
has built a reputable and profitable company, while raising a family, so I would love to pick her brain to
get her advice
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
doing crossword puzzles
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
Making the decision to pursue a Master's degree right after
finishing undergrad
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I would love to learn how to excel in my profession from leaders within our
community who have experience, as well as meet other young professionals in the area with the same goal
in mind.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
use what I've learned throughout the program to help other young professionals,
as well as to grow professionally in my career.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
still be working at Cherry Bekaert and hopefully making a difference in the
Richmond community.
LaKrisha Watson
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Tax Senior Associate
[email protected]
Tel: (804) 474-1288
Cell: (804) 852-2380
LaKrisha J. Watson, CPA
I WAS BORN IN MCV Hospital, Richmond, VA.
MY NAME IS
I WORK WITH
PLACE I CALL HOME
my perfect rancher on a corner lot in Henrico County.
the best supportive colleagues who encourage my career & personal goals.
I BEGAN MY CAREER AT
I MOST RESEMBLE
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP.
I CAN LAUGH AT
an Adam Sandler movie, any day.
Christel Khalil from The Young and the Restless.
I’M GREAT AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE
I'm always thinking about the next step whether it be for my career or the client I'm working on. This
allows me to think of potential road blocks and develop a plan to get through them.
MY FAVORITE RVA CRAFT BREW IS
I love Bold Rock so I am looking forward to trying the ciders at Buskey Cider.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT RICHMOND IS
that there is something for everyone. You can live in the suburbs and be 5 or 10 minutes away
from
the city life or a day floating down the James River.
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS
you are your biggest enemy. You can achieve anything you set your mind to as long as you are
willing to put in the necessary work.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHY?
My great grandmother. She was born in 1909 which made her 80 years old when I
was born. She passed away when she was 101 years old. Although I did get more time than most to spend time with her, there
are so many stories I didn't get to hear from her.
MY MOST GUILTY PLEASURE IS
spending hours on Pinterest and only realizing how much time has gone by from the rumbling of my
stomach signaling that it's time to eat again
THE MOST PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT I’VE EXPERIENCED
presenting a Form 990 to the board of directors of a non-profit organization client. It really
showed me how much I have learned and the value that I can add to
I JOINED MENTOR RICHMOND BECAUSE
I think it's a great opportunity to build relationships with like-minded young professionals and
learn from them and the Mentors who will be sharing their knowledge with us.
have a close nit group of young professionals as a network throughout my career while we grow as
professionals together. I will also bring back the knowledge I gain to my colleagues and encourage them to apply to the
MENTOR Richmond program next year.
AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM I HOPE
hopefully be close to being a Senior Manager which is one step closer to my ultimate goal of being a
partner at DHG. Also, I will be continuously perfecting a work-life balance looks like with a family of 3 (really forward
thinking with this point).
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW, I WILL
MENTORS ROSTER
2016 – 2017
Sherrie Brach
The Community Foundation
President and CEO
BIO
Prior to accepting the position of President and CEO of The Community Foundation,
Sherrie Brach served with United Way for 26 years in multiple leadership positions.
In her most recent role as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations at United Way
Worldwide, Sherrie led a team responsible for scaling and executing on strategic fund
development practices to advance impact in education income and health across the
world. Her work included managing the relationships with top multi-national companies
who raised $1B annually and produced nearly 11 million donors for the United Way
network. She also developed and implemented strategies to expand major donor and
transformational giving programs, steward individual donor relationships, and sustain
and grow endowments.
During her 11 year tenure as the CEO for United Way in Richmond, the organization
transformed and increased its focus on addressing critical community issues that would
improve outcomes for children and their families. Sherrie developed strong partnerships
and relationships with community leaders, corporations and human service agencies. She
led collaborative efforts that resulted in the development of Smart Beginnings, a
regional collaborative focused on providing resources and supports for children 0-5 to
help ensure their success in school and life, as well as a regional plan to address the
increasing needs of the aging population. The organization generated $20 million
annually, acquired 40,000 donors and ranked within the top 50 United Ways.
She holds a Bachelors degree in Public Relations from West Virginia University.
Gary Chadwick
Kings Dominion
Vice President & General Manager
BIO
Gary Chadwick is the Vice President and General Manager of Kings Dominion in
Hanover County. Chadwick has more than 13 years of leadership experience in the
amusement park industry and recently began his new role at Kings Dominion in June. He
has spent the past nine years at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina where he served
as the Vice President of Food and Retail Operations. He previously worked at Kings
Dominion as the Department Manager of Retail Operations from 2003 to 2007.
Chadwick began his career in the theme park industry in 1999. That summer, he
traveled from England to the United States as a participant in Kings Dominion’s
inaugural season hosting international students as part of the Work and Travel USA
program, which continues to this day.
Gary Chadwick graduated with an honors degree in business from Manchester
University in England. After graduation, he traveled for a year before accepting a full
time position at Kings Dominion in 2003.
Krissy Gathright
Apple Hospitality REIT
Executive Vice President & COO
BIO
Mrs. Gathright has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Company
since its inception. In addition, Mrs. Gathright served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer for Apple REIT Ten, Inc. from its inception until it merged with the Company in September 2016.
She also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Apple REIT Seven, Inc.
and Apple REIT Eight, Inc. until the mergers with the Company were completed in March 2014. Mrs.
Gathright served as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for Apple
Hospitality Two, Inc. until it was sold to an affiliate of ING Clarion in May 2007. Mrs. Gathright also
served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. until it was sold to Inland
American Real Estate Trust, Inc. in October 2007.
She served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Apple REIT Six, Inc. from its
inception until it merged into an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII in May 2013. Prior to
managing these companies, Mrs. Gathright served as Assistant Vice President and Investor Relations
Manager for Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, a REIT that owned and operated apartment communities
in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas. From 1996 to 1998, she was an Asset
Manager and Regional Controller of the Northern Region Operations for United Dominion Realty Trust,
Inc., a real estate investment trust. From 1994 to 1996, she served as a Senior Staff Accountant at Ernst
& Young LLP. Mrs. Gathright serves as President of the Courtyard Franchise Advisory Council and on
the Consumer Innovation Forum of the American Hospitality and Lodging Association.
She serves as a board member with the YMCA of Greater Richmond and the Greater Richmond
Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Gathright holds a Bachelor of Science degree, Graduate with Distinction,
in Accounting from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Mrs. Gathright passed the Virginia CPA Exam in 1994.
Hiter Harris III
Harris Williams
Managing Director
BIO
Mr. Harris co-founded Harris Williams & Co. in 1991 as a national investment banking
firm focusing on middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Since then, he and his
partners have led Harris Williams & Co. to become one of the largest and most
influential M&A firms in the country with approximately 250 people, 7 offices in the U.S.
and Europe, and 10 industry groups. Having directed more than 100 M&A transactions
and over 25 years of transactional experience, Mr. Harris has worked extensively in
various areas including consumer products, retailing, service businesses, building
products, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, and media.
Mr. Harris earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, with Distinction, and a BS in
Mathematics and Economics from Hampden-Sydney College, cum-laude. He is active in
the community shown through current and past involvement in various boards including
Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, University of
Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, Massey Cancer Center, Virginia
Historical Society, Spider Management Investment Committee, St. Catherine’s School,
First Presbyterian Church Diaconate, and Church Schools of the Diocese of Virginia. Mr.
Harris also currently serves, or has served, on the Boards of NewMarket Corporation,
Nexgrid LLC, and the Virginia Resources Authority. Mr. Harris and his wife, Jil Womack
Harris, live in Richmond and have three children.
George Martin
McGuire Woods
Managing Partner, Richmond Office
BIO
George is managing partner of the firm’s Richmond office.
He practices construction, commercial real estate and local government law. He has
represented public and private entities on numerous real estate projects, including
construction, acquisition and disposition of real property, and redevelopment and
adaptive re-use.
His construction practice focuses on representing owners, design professionals, contractors
and subcontractors with negotiating and drafting design and construction contracts. He
has more than 20 years of experience handling construction-related transactions,
including joint ventures, public-private partnerships and project finance transactions.
George has negotiated and drafted numerous construction-related agreements,
including design-build, construction, construction management (agency and at-risk),
design, program management, project management, and development agreements.
Project examples include luxury hotels; convention centers; office buildings and
corporate headquarters campus projects; environmental remediation; museums and
exhibit contracts; multifamily housing and mixed-finance development; water and sewer
projects; road construction; hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers; roasting plants;
manufacturing and distribution plants; luxury homes; and retail.
He also has extensive experience negotiating and drafting comprehensive development
agreements for public-private partnerships and has worked on bond financings to fund
construction of those projects. He is also a member of the firm’s education law team, and
has handled numerous education related real estate and construction matters.
Throughout his career, George has been involved in firm management. He has served on
the firm's advisory, pension and recruiting committees.
Danny Robinson
The Martin Agency
SVP & Group Creative Director
BIO
Danny Robinson has been Senior Vice President and Creative Director of The Martin
Agency, Inc. since October 2004. Mr. Robinson is the co-founder of Vigilante
Advertising. He served as Chief Creative Officer of Vigilante Advertising.
Paul Trible
Ledbury
Co-Founder
BIO
Paul Trible's vision drives Ledbury. Trible leads the design and marketing teams with his
keen eye, from the execution of the smallest detail of button selection to big-picture
campaigns. Trible grew up in southeastern Virginia and attended Washington and Lee
University, then Oxford’s Said Business School. Earlier in his career, he managed missions
for Operation Smile and served as the executive director of their United Kingdom
program.
About Ledbury
Ledbury is the Richmond-based luxury shirtmaker and menswear brand that is best
known for dress and casual shirts that prioritize great fit and superb quality.
In 2008, Paul Trible and Paul Watson had just graduated from Oxford University when
the markets crashed. Obsessed with quality and innovation in menswear, the pair turned
their attention from Wall Street to Jermyn Street and spent time working under one of
London’s premier tailors to learn the art of shirtmaking.
Ledbury is based in historic downtown Richmond, VA, where the Southern setting inspires
the line. Each Ledbury shirt is made from fabric sourced from prestigious European mills
and finished with a tailored cut, updated collar spreads and mother-of-pearl buttons.
The brand’s values of fit and quality carry through to new collections including blazers,
sweaters, pants, polos, ties and accessories.
As co-founders together, Paul Trible and Paul Watson set Ledbury's business strategy,
leading to rapid growth in the brand's seven years.
John Vithoulkas
County of Henrico
County Manager
BIO
John Vithoulkas joined the Henrico County general government team in 1997 as a
budget analyst. He was promoted to Budget Director in 1999, and the Director of
Finance in 2007. In September of 2009, he was named Special Economic Advisor to the
County Manager while continuing to serve as Director of Finance. In December of 2011,
he was appointed as the Deputy County Manager for Administration.
On August 14, 2012, he was unanimously appointed County Manager by the Board of
Supervisors and sworn into office on January 17, 2013. He is the eighth County
Manager since Henrico adopted the County Manager form of government in 1934.
As the County’s chief administrative officer, Mr. Vithoulkas has overall responsibility for
the County’s general government operations, a Approved Annual Fiscal Plan 2013-2014
of over $1 billion in operating and capital budgets, and a work force encompassing
more than 4,000 general government. He directly supervises four Deputy County
Managers and the County Attorney as well as the directors of several County agencies,
including the Office of Internal Audit, the Divisions of Fire and Police, and the
Departments of Human Resources and Public Relations & Media Services.
Vithoulkas, a naturalized citizen, is a native of Greece who immigrated to the United
States as an infant with his parents. A product of Henrico County Public Schools, he is a
graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science
from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989 and a master’s degree in public
administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1992. Before joining
the Henrico staff, he worked as a police planner and assistant budget director for
Gaston County, N.C. and as a budget analyst for Chesterfield County.
A graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, Vithoulkas is a member of the Government
Finance Officers Association, International City/County Management Association,
Virginia Local Government Management Association and Richmond Association for
Business Economics. He holds the distinguished budget reviewer designation from the
Government Finance Officers Association.
Vithoulkas lives in Glen Allen with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.
Paul Watson
Ledbury
Co-Founder
BIO
Paul Watson is the force behind the brand's growth strategy. He oversees operations
from customer service and technology to accounting and business planning. Watson grew
up in New Orleans and attended Davidson College as well as Oxford’s Said Business
School. Prior to attending business school in the UK, Watson was a Foreign Affairs
specialist in the Department of Defense.
About Ledbury
Ledbury is the Richmond-based luxury shirtmaker and menswear brand that is best
known for dress and casual shirts that prioritize great fit and superb quality.
In 2008, Paul Trible and Paul Watson had just graduated from Oxford University when
the markets crashed. Obsessed with quality and innovation in menswear, the pair turned
their attention from Wall Street to Jermyn Street and spent time working under one of
London’s premier tailors to learn the art of shirtmaking.
Ledbury is based in historic downtown Richmond, VA, where the Southern setting inspires
the line. Each Ledbury shirt is made from fabric sourced from prestigious European mills
and finished with a tailored cut, updated collar spreads and mother-of-pearl buttons.
The brand’s values of fit and quality carry through to new collections including blazers,
sweaters, pants, polos, ties and accessories.
As co-founders together, Paul Trible and Paul Watson set Ledbury's business strategy,
leading to rapid growth in the brand's seven years.
Heather Winkle
Capital One
Vice President of Design
BIO
Heather Winkle is a design executive who leads product and service innovation through
human-centered design and organizational behavior.
Heather spent 20 years in Silicon Valley as a hands-on User Experience Designer and
Design Strategist, building and leading design teams at Apple, Adobe, eBay, Yahoo,
Intuit, Netscape, and a handful of start-ups. Heather recently joined Capital One as the
Vice President of Design, where she is inspiring the company’s largest line of business to
use human-centered insights, the power of data, and technological innovation to change
banking for good.
Prior to Capital One, Heather was the Director of Design for FileMaker, where she and
her team designed FileMaker Pro and Server 11, 12, and 13, and created WebDirect
and Go from the ground up. She has been a keynote speaker and educator at multiple
DevCons and developer conferences in the US, Europe, and Japan.
In the analog world, Heather creates stained glass, wrangles her Great Dane, and plays
golf with her husband, a PGA Professional.
STAFF CONTACTS
RICHARD WINTSCH
Vice President, Leadership Development & Engagement
804.783.9301
[email protected]
AUSTIN KITCHEN
Manager, Leadership Engagement
804.783.9315
[email protected]