Board of Directors

Executive Vice President, Clark Construction Group, LLC, where he is responsible for Clark Civil’s aviation, transit, and infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Joe joined Clark Construction in 1984 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2011. Many of Clark’s local aviation and transit projects were completed under his direction, including the award winning International Arrivals Building Expansion at Washington Dulles International Airport. Joe has played a role in the expansion of both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International Airports and has managed the construction of eleven major projects at these airports. In addition, Joe was part of the design build team that constructed the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, Phase 2. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Joe earned a B.S. degree in civil engineering. He has served on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force since 2014 and serves on the Executive Committee.

Ronald D. Abramson focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, real estate finance, real estate lending, tax planning, business and succession planning, as well as estate planning. Ronald serves on Buchanan’s Board of Directors. Ronald has more than 35 years of experience in working with national and local companies in developing and executing their strategic expansion and exit strategies, structuring their real estate prospects and executing their corporate governance and tax management plans. He also works with prominent clients in developing their estate and succession planning, with a special emphasis on charitable components. In a recent set of key transactions, Ronald and Buchanan’s Brian S. Novosel represented Cassidy Turley, a national commercial real estate services company in five acquisitions over a 12 month period, including acquisitions in Northern California, Southern California, Tampa, Denver and Phoenix; and in its sale to a consortium of private equity firms led by TPG Capital which created a global top-three commercial real estate services company that now operates under the DTZ brand. Ronald was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 in Real Estate Law. In addition to his law practice, Ronald is prominent in the community. He is currently President of the Board of Directors for the National Symphony Orchestra and a member of the New York University Board of Trustees, where he spearheaded the establishment of the NYU-in-DC campus. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art. He also serves on the Boards of the Washington Airports Task Force, Spoleto Festival USA, where he serves as the Treasurer, the Historic Sixth & I Synagogue and the D.C. Jazz Festival. Ronald was also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center for several years. While in law school, he served on the staff of Law and Policy in International Business, and co-wrote “The Legal Response to the Illicit Movement of Cultural Property,” which appeared in the publication.

Mr. Tim Aldridge, CAM is the Director of FBO and Operations at Atlantic Airlines. Tim has a solid background in aviation, having worked in various roles at companies such as Atlantic Aviation, Professional Jet Management, United States Marine Corps, and Northrop Grumman. With experience as a KC-130 Flight Engineer and Director of FBO Operations, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of aircraft maintenance and aviation safety.

Vice president, Executive/Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for Boeing Government Operations. In this role, he leads the analysis of public policy issues and development of government relations strategies to further the objectives of the company’s business operations. Among the areas of focus are international trade, tax, health care, labor, environment and energy. Of principal concern have been efforts to pursue the successful resolution of the WTO Aircraft Subsidies Dispute. He also leads the efforts of the WDC business community to promote specific bilateral and multilateral free trade initiatives of the United States. In recent years, he co-chaired numerous successful trade policy initiatives including securing trade promotion authority and permanent normal trade relations with China. Previously, Austell served in similar capacities with the TransAtlantic Business Dialogue, the French-American Business Council and other U.S. bilateral business forums. Prior to joining Boeing, Austell served as vice president of Government Relations for Tenneco Inc. from 1992 until December, 1999. He was head of the Washington office and responsible for company-wide government relations functions at the local, state, federal and international levels. In addition to nominal advocacy on behalf of the operating divisions, Austell spent a considerable amount of time supporting the corporation’s chairman, who served in numerous key positions including the leadership of the Business Roundtable and the National Association of Manufacturers. Before joining Tenneco, Austell was the executive assistant to the County Executive of Fairfax, Va. During his 13 years with the county government, he was responsible for numerous diverse projects in areas such as budget, public safety, land use, human services and legislative liaison. Austell serves on several boards, including the U.S. -Russia Business Council, the Cambrian Foundation, the National Center of Asia Pacific Economic Council and the Washington International Trade Foundation. He holds a Master of Science degree in public management and policy from Carnegie Mellon University and postgraduate program certificates from Georgetown. He serves on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force.

Kristy Balwinski is a Principal with Terracon and a licensed Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience in environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeologic engineering. She is a LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional by the US Green Building Council. Ms. Balwinski manages Terracon’s Ashburn, Virginia location and is a member of Terracon’s Corporate Sustainability Advisory Team. She is an active community leader, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Loudoun Career and Technical Education Foundation (LCTEF) and Riverside Crew. Ms. Balwinski has a master’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and a bachelor of science in environmental engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a native of the DC area and lives in Ashburn.

Vice President of Development and Construction, Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation (FLNTC). Cellerino C. Bernardino (“Cell”) has held analytical, operational, and executive positions in government, and has worked as a consultant in strategic planning, organizational assessment and development, management and productivity improvement, and government and community relations. Cell joined FLNTC as VP in September 2007 to oversee development of a 430,000 sf “green” shopping center with DC’s first Costco and Lowe’s stores, and multiple town home and multifamily developments. From 2004-2007 he was engaged by Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation, Pulte Homes, and The Peterson Companies, to handle government and community relations for several major development projects in D.C. Prior to that he served as a business development consultant to Johnson Controls Security Systems, and several other companies. From 1991 to 1999 he was Deputy Director, and Director of the D.C. Department of Public works (DPW). While at DPW he received national recognition for pioneering the application of scenario planning to state and local transportation. Earlier in his career he held management and internal consulting positions at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the government of Essex County, New Jersey, and was an analyst and planner at the U.S. Departments of the Interior, and Energy. He has a BA from Villanova University and an MPA from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. He serves on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force.

Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce North America. Mrs. Blakey is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). She served a five-year term as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. During her tenure, the traveling public experienced the safest period for air travel in the United States’ history. Under her leadership, she launched NextGen — the shift toward a satellite-based system that will modernize air transportation and decrease delays. Prior to being named FAA Administrator, Mrs. Blakey served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Including her service at the FAA and NTSB, she has held six presidential appointments, four of which required Senate confirmation. From 1992 to 1993, she served as administrator of the Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which regulates the automobile industry. Born in Gadsden, Ala., Mrs. Blakey received her bachelor’s degree with honors in international studies from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia. She also attended Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies for graduate work in Middle East Affairs. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and has received a number of honorary degrees and awards. She serves on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force. She also serves on a number of other boards.

Ken Bright is a member of Airbus Americas’ Corporate Strategy team in Herndon, Virginia, with involvement across all Airbus divisions (Commercial Aircraft; Helicopters; Space & Defence). Prior to joining Strategy, Ken was part of Airbus’ commercial aircraft marketing team, responsible for several key customers including American Airlines, jetBlue, Spirit and Air Canada. Ken joined Airbus in Toulouse, France in 2014 to lead the Fleet Solutions group (Airbus’ internal airline strategy consulting group) following a 17-year airline industry career, most recently as Singapore Airlines’ vice president of marketing for the Americas. Prior to Singapore Airlines, Ken held several management positions at Continental Airlines in Houston, including roles in Finance; Corporate Development; and Sales & Marketing. Ken began his airline career with Canadian Airlines International in Calgary as a financial analyst. Before joining the airline industry, Ken practiced corporate law as in-house counsel at a major Canadian telecommunications company and at a large law firm. His education includes an MBA from the University of Western Ontario, as well as degrees in Law and Psychology from the University of Manitoba. Ken is a licensed private pilot and is involved in numerous aviation-related organizations, highlighting his passion for the airline industry and aviation history.

Matt has had a long-standing relationship with Fortessa, spanning over 30 years since 1995. He initially partnered with his father in the early years as part of an independent sales firm, later branching out on his own to develop sales infrastructure and build relationships west of the Mississippi. During this time, Matt lived in Southern California and focused on expanding the business in the western U.S.
In 2001, Matt relocated to the greater Washington, DC area, making the corporate headquarters his home base. In 2008, he took on the role of VP of Sales, continuing his work in the commercial foodservice sector across the western U.S. By 2011, Matt transitioned into a senior leadership role overseeing Fortessa’s entire North American commercial business, managing all aspects of the operation.
In 2024, Matt advanced to Chief Revenue Officer, assuming responsibility for all sales and marketing functions across the company, including Commercial Foodservice, Consumer Products, Export, as well as Digital, Product Development, Branding, and their supporting functions.
In February 2025, Matt was appointed interim CEO.
Matt resides in McLean, VA with his two sons, one in college and one in high school. Matt enjoys playing golf with his boys, colleagues, and friends alike.

Lauren Brown currently serves as the Manager of Advocacy at Washington Gas and has over ten years of experience in the government affairs space. Lauren has been with Washington Gas for over three years and in her current role is responsible for leading the first ever political advocacy program at the utility. Her responsibilities include grassroots organizing, coalition building, as well as policy analysis and communication.
She has previously held roles at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and with former Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia. Lauren is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute Political Leadership Program, holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration from American University, and has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Political Communication from James Madison University.
She is an avid cook and currently lives in Washington, DC with her husband Tim.

John and Adrienne Mars Director, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. He joined the Museum in 2017 as Deputy Director, and was promoted to the Director position in May 2022. Browne accounts for the activities of six directorates comprising a staff of 320 employees and an annual operations budget of $49m. Included in his area of responsibility is the exhibit development and care for over 60,000 significant aviation and aerospace artifacts stored or on display at the National Mall Building, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, and Paul E. Garber facility in Suitland Maryland. Browne accounts for the Museum’s fundraising efforts and operational activities supporting the reconstruction of the National Mall Building.
In 1980 Browne joined the US Navy and served as a Naval Flight Officer, flying F14 Tomcats off the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, making numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Caribbean during seven years of active service. Browne amassed over 1400 flight hours and more than 300 carrier landings and is a graduate of the US Navy’s “Top Gun” Fighter Weapon School. After continuing military service in the Reserves, Browne retired from the U.S. Navy at the rank of Commander in 2000.
In 1988 he joined the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Authority) where he served in Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) until being selected as the Airport Manager in 1998. He managed DCA for seven years; a period that included significant construction and the events of Y2K and 9-11. In 2005 Browne was selected as the Airport Manager at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), where he led the airport through a pronounced phase of significant growth and development. In addition to managing a staff of over 500 employees, Browne was responsible for an aviation revenue stream exceeding $400M, as well as the revenues generated on the Dulles Toll Road used to construct the WMATA Metro Rail line to IAD.
Browne was awarded the Virginia “Airport Manager of the Year” in 2002 and served as the president of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College and a Master of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and he serves on the Space Foundation and Aero Club of Washington Boards. He is married with two grown children, and resides in Fairfax, Virginia.

Robert Buchanan is a third-generation builder/developer involved in office, retail, industrial, residential, and large mixed-use planned communities. He is a Principal of Buchanan Partners, a full-service real estate development company. Mr. Buchanan is also President of the 2030 Group, an association of Washington metropolitan area business leaders focused on regional long-term decision-making and solutions. From 2015 – 2019 Bob Buchanan was the first Chair of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. Bob is currently part of the Adventist HealthCare CEO Cabinet and will be part of the newly formed Kid Museum Advisory Council.
Bob was the Washington Airports Task Force 2021 recipient of the Williams Trophy, recognizing his leadership for regional cooperation. He also received the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance Hazel Transportation Leadership Award in 2021. In 2018, Bob was honored with the Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. ULI Washington established the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize a leader from the Washington real estate community whose life exemplifies the mission of ULI and who, in addition to a lifetime of commitment to real estate, has given back to the community through demonstrated civic, charitable, and philanthropic endeavors.
In 2017 and for several years now, in recognition of his work, Mr. Buchanan has been included in the Power 100 List of the region’s most influential business leaders. He was also selected as the 2017 Regional Leader Honoree by Leadership Fairfax Northern Virginia Leadership Awards. Mr. Buchanan was named by the Washington Business Journal as a Playmaker of 2016. In addition to these awards, Mr. Buchanan received the 2015 Arts Patron of the Year Award, Montgomery County’s prestigious County Executive’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities and the 2015 Signatures of Loudoun Vision in Design Excellence Award. Mr. Buchanan’s current memberships and affiliations include Board of Directors, Washington Airports Task Force. Bob Buchanan holds a B.A. Degree from Yale University.

Appointed Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), effective February 14, 2022, by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Campbell had served as Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) since 1992. He is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives and a past President of the Virginia Airport Operators’ Council. As DOAV Director, Greg leads a team of 35 in the mission to meet the transportation needs of Virginians; grow local communities through economic development; serve the 66 public-use airports across the state; assist in workforce development; and support the $22.9 billion aviation industry in the Commonwealth. During his tenure at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Greg had served as president of the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership; and as a board member on Go Virginia Region 8. Campbell was named Airport Manager of the Year in 1996; was selected as Aviation Person of the Year in 2012; and was awarded the James Madison University Public Servant Award in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bridgewater College.

A founding principal of Davis, Carter, Scott, Mr. Carter has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of architectural planning and design. With over 50 years of experience, he has developed and designed projects for Fortune 500 corporations, institutional, governmental and retail clients, hospitals and health care facilities throughout Europe and across the United States. He is renowned for his abilities to create and conceptualize a design that reflects the client’s vision as well as the practical requirements and objectives.
His work has been featured in Architectural Record, Building Design, Design and Construction, Urban Design Institute Publications, Newsweek and Time, as well as numerous local business publications. Under his leadership, Davis, Carter Scott has received over 100 local, national and international design awards, including: the Walter Taylor AIA and AASA Award, the National Energy Conservation/Owens-Corning National Award and the Northern Virginia Chapter AIA Citation for Energy in Architecture Award for Terraset Elementary School in Reston, Virginia. Mr. Carter was also the recipient of the 1998 Northern Virginia AIA Award of Honor. He serves on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force.

Julie Coons is a transformative business leader who delivers revenue and profit growth through innovation, operational excellence, and cultural change. Beginning in September 2018, Julie was selected to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the NVC – Northern VA Chamber. With nearly 20 years in non-profit management and the private sector before that, Ms. Coons has a keen eye on ensuring that the Chamber’s members derive direct value from their membership.
As President and CEO, Ms. Coons is focused on strategically positioning the Chamber as a convener of thought leadership, a vehicle for engagement, and a leader in business advocacy in Greater Washington. In September 2017 Ms. Coons was appointed by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Board of Directors as its Chief Operating Officer. From 2008-2016, Ms. Coons served as the President and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association where she led a significant financial and brand transformation of the association. Prior to joining ERA, Ms. Coons served as president and CEO of the Tech Council of Maryland. Before joining TCM, Ms. Coons was executive vice president at PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure Association, a telecommunications trade association. Prior to the non-profit world, Ms. Coons led international business development for a number of telecommunications companies.
She is an active member of numerous non-profit boards including Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, the Washington Airports Task Force, the Tysons Community Alliance and the Dean’s Advisory Board at George Mason University Honors College. She is a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Transition Stakeholder Advisory Group and the US Chamber Committee of 100 Chambers. She holds a CAE (certified association executive) credential and is a Governance Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors. She was named one of the 2015 Trending 40 Association Leaders. Ms. Coons graduated cum laude from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., with a B.A. in economics and B.A. in Japanese language and literature.

Former Director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Prior to taking the helm at the Air and Space Museum, Gen. Dailey was the Associate Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) where he led that agency’s restructuring activities. He served 36 years in the U.S. Marine Corps where he attained the rank of General and retired in 1992 while serving as Assistant Commandant. He is a pilot with more than 7,000 hours in numerous aircraft and helicopters. During two tours in Vietnam, he flew 450 combat missions. General Dailey has numerous decorations for his service in the Marine Corps and NASA.
He is former National Commander of the Marine Corps Aviation Association, a member of the Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association (“Golden Eagles”) and a member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Board. He serves on the Board of the Washington Airports Task Force.

CEO of M.C. Dean, leading a global power and technology systems integration firm with over 5,100 employees and projects in 40+ countries. Expanded the company fortyfold since 1997. Board member of the Washington Airports Task Force since 2009.

President managing ECS operations across multiple states. Over 30 years in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing. Adjunct professor and involved in major terminal expansion projects. Holds B.S., M.S., and MBA degrees.

President and CEO of Four Stars Aviation and Gazzola Consulting. Retired EVP of McGraw Hill’s Aviation Week Network. Board member emeritus of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Leads AWS InCommunities for the Americas. Focused on long-term, innovative programs impacting infrastructure communities. Over 15 years in federal government contracting. Holds B.A., M.A., and graduate certificate in Social Impact Storytelling.

Longtime dairy farmer and landowner in Virginia. Serves on Virginia Board of Agriculture and multiple boards and committees. Experienced in international dairy exports, community service, and fundraising. Member of the Washington Airports Task Force.

Retired corporate executive and educator. Founding member of the Washington Airports Task Force. Served as chairman from 1996–2008. Active in community and professional organizations.

Managing Director of Global Economic Development, Commerce & Government Relations. Former Virginia Secretary of Commerce & Trade and Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry. Over 30 years in public and private sector leadership, recognized for economic development work.

Law graduate and lobbyist with extensive experience in Virginia. Former CEO of Williams Mullen Government Affairs. Active in George Mason University alumni and statewide boards.

Senior Principal at Terracon Consultants. Virginia registered Professional Engineer and LEED Green Associate with 36+ years of experience. Serves on multiple boards including Washington Airports Task Force and Goose Creek Association.

Vice President for Government and Community Relations at George Mason University since 2012. Oversees team working with governments and business communities. Member of the university’s Executive Council and Board of the Washington Airports Task Force.

President with 30 years in engineering and construction management. Former vice president at Jacobs Engineering. Registered Professional Engineer. Serves on multiple boards including the Washington Airports Task Force.

CEO of Bank of Clarke County. Experienced in community banking, credit, and lending. Holds degrees in government and business administration. Known for leadership during the COVID period and implementing innovative banking solutions.

Executive Vice President and Transportation Engineer at Dewberry. Manages the Transportation Market Segment and Alternative Project Delivery Market Segment. Over 34 years, he has delivered $6 billion in highway projects and advanced design-build and public-private partnerships. Leads innovation in Dewberry’s Water/Waste Water, Federal, and Architecture markets.

Founder of JWM Family Enterprises, owning 16 Marriott-managed hotels. Developed TessArae, a life sciences company. Former director at Marriott International (2002–2014). Held multiple executive roles in Marriott, including President North American Lodging. Lifetime board member of the National Zoo and serving on the WATF Board since 1993.

Chairman and President of TMG Construction Corporation, leading design-build projects at major airports. Recognized internationally for expertise in design-build. Served as National Chairman of the Design-Build Institute of America and has taught at multiple universities. Holds five academic degrees and numerous industry awards. Active on the WATF Board.

Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle, managing client relationships in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Over 25 years in leasing, acquisition, disposition, and advisory services. Served on numerous boards, including Washington Airports Transportation Authority and National Museum for Women in the Arts. Graduate of the University of Maine.

Chairman Emeritus of Airbus Americas, former FAA Administrator, and founder of Legend Airlines. Served in senior roles at FedEx and the U.S. Air Force. Recognized for contributions to aviation, including awards from the Air Force Academy, Wings Club, and Living Legends of Aviation®. Serves on multiple boards, including WATF.

Principal at Crimson Wealth Strategies. Guides business leaders and professional athletes in financial planning. Recognized as a top financial advisor under 40 and active in community leadership. Served on numerous boards, including Loudoun County EDA and Boy Scouts of America. Holds a Marketing degree from the University of Alabama.

Co-chair of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Local Government Practice. Counsels on congressional, legislative, and funding matters, securing billions for transportation and local government clients. Former senior official at the U.S. DOT. Serves on WATF Board and Executive Committee.

Global manager for Bechtel’s Aviation business. Brings 40 years of international aviation project experience, including $70 billion in airport projects across 40+ airports. Experienced in strategic planning, EPC services, privatization, and operational improvements.

VP of Industry and Government Affairs at Signature Flight Support. Played a key role in reopening Reagan National Airport after 9/11 and streamlining aviation operations. Active in numerous aviation associations and serves on the WATF Board.

Senior Fellow at George Mason University. Former Partner at Venable LLP and Secretary of Transportation for Virginia. Chaired Virginia Port Authority and multiple transportation boards. Serves on WATF Board and Executive Committee.

Director of Public Affairs at Stack Infrastructure. Former economic development director for King George County. U.S. Navy veteran with an Associate’s degree from Germanna Community College. Graduate of Virginia Rural Leadership Institute.

Owner and principal of The O’Reilly Law Firm. Former Mayor of Herndon, VA, and served on the MWAA Board. Over 40 years as a practicing attorney. Active in community service and serves as General Counsel to WATF.

Shareholder specializing in Land Use and Zoning. Represented clients in 16 Virginia localities. Adjunct professor and author of a book on Virginia wine history. Holds B.A., M.A., and J.D. degrees.

CEO of Peterson Companies, a leading privately held real estate company in the DC area. Oversees retail, residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, data center, self-storage, and multi-family holdings. Active on multiple boards and philanthropic committees.

Born in the U.K., Leo trained as an Aeronautical Engineer and came to the U.S. in 1965. His experience spans aerospace and air transportation, including Concorde SST landing rights, Airbus, NASA Shuttle STS, and BAE Systems’ growth in the U.S. He helped expand the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles, Dulles rail, and Washington Dulles Airport. He served as President of the Washington Airports Task Force (1988–2014) and received the Williams Trophy in 2015. Resides near Warrenton, VA with his wife Jenny.

Chairman of ENSE Group and President/CEO of multiple companies with global operations. Extensive experience in auditing, security, government advisory, and diplomacy. Serves on multiple boards including the Smithsonian, Harvard Kennedy School, and Catholic University of America. Holds a Ph.D. in Economics, MBA, and B.A. in Accounting.

MidAtlantic Market Executive for Bank of America, leading commercial real estate services. Over 35 years in finance and banking, with experience in audit, credit review, corporate banking, and real estate development. Serves on boards including ULI and Washington Airports Task Force. Holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics and multiple FINRA licenses.

CEO and President of Fortessa Tableware Solutions, appointed March 2024. Nearly 20 years with the company, previously COO and CFO, contributing to its growth and organizational evolution.

CEO of Connected DMV, a nonprofit promoting social, digital, and physical infrastructure in the Washington, D.C. region. Former President of IP3 and 31 years at Accenture. Active on multiple civic and nonprofit boards. Holds a BBA and MBA from Baylor University.

President of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, overseeing planning, policy, advocacy, and outreach. Former Chief of Staff in the Virginia House of Delegates. Holds a bachelor’s in Political Science from UC Berkeley.

Senior Advisor and former EVP at Dewberry, specializing in infrastructure, transportation, and civil projects. Over 45 years of experience in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including Dulles Greenway, Dulles Toll Road, and Metro Rail projects. Holds BSCE and MSCE degrees. Serves on multiple transportation boards.

Vice-Chair and Sr. VP of Joint Ventures and Business Development at Thompson Hospitality, the largest minority-owned food service company in the U.S. Oversees contracts, operational accountability, and community outreach. Alumna of University of Virginia. Active on various boards and resides in Great Falls, VA.

Former Director of Transportation Policy at Boeing, overseeing strategy and policy with U.S. Government transportation agencies. Previously FAA Assistant Administrator and staff for the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee. Holds a bachelor’s in Political Science and graduate studies at Vanderbilt University.

Vice President of Commercial Lending and Relationship Management at TD Bank. Works with CEOs and CFOs on financial strategy. Extensive experience in commercial real estate. Active in nonprofit and community organizations. Studied English and Theater at University of Maryland.

Co-founder and managing partner of C2I, specializing in Conservation Capitalism. Nearly three decades of experience in conservation and ecological markets. Former co-host of GreenWave Radio and president of the Alliance for Environmental Education. Received the ChevronTexaco Conservation Award in 2002.

Executive partner at Holland & Knight, advising corporations, nonprofits, and municipalities on government regulations. Former congressional staff. Leads multidiscipline legal teams and transportation law initiatives. Serves on multiple boards and recognized as a top Washington, D.C. lawyer.

Former Mayor of Washington, D.C. (1999–2007) and CEO of the Federal City Council. Focused on urban policy, infrastructure, and government performance improvements. Holds BA from Yale, MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, and J.D. from Harvard Law School. Serves on various boards and advisory councils.