Virginia CEOs

The Council connects CEOs through peer roundtables and exclusive learning events.

VACEOs is a professional association that connects the CEOs of small and mid-sized companies through confidential peer roundtables and exclusive learning events.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to several VACEOs members and sponsors whose organizations have been named among the Best Places to Work in Virginia:

Bob Clark - Baskervill
Page Ewell - Renewal by Andersen of Central Virginia and Roanoke
Brian Forrester - Workshop Digital
Scott Crawford - Virginia Utility Protection Service
Jill Lemon - Sandbox
Jon Newman - The Hodges Partnership
Warren Whitney

We're proud to see so many leaders in the Virginia CEOs community creating environments where people can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees.

09/02/2026

"One of the best speaking events I've attended. I came with another team leader and spent the rest of the week wishing we'd brought more of our managers."

We hear versions of this every year after Fall Leaders Conference.

Good speakers help. But what people remember most is getting their leadership team out of the office together, hearing the same message, and having time afterward to talk through what it means for the business.

If you're planning to go, don't go alone. Bring a few managers or team leaders with you. Chances are you'll be glad you did.

We hope to see you and your team there. Link to register in our bio.

08/28/2026

has been creating moments of joy for Virginians since 1984. But behind the scoop shop is a leadership story.

When Tom Rosser stepped into the president's role, he faced a challenge familiar to many family businesses: how do you honor what's been built while preparing it for the future?

In our latest Virginia CEOs Story, Tom shares lessons on succession, coaching, company culture, and leading a business into its next generation.

Read the full story, link in our bio.

08/26/2026

Who's going to be in the room on October 1?

CEOs, owners, and senior leaders from 57 organizations (so far) from across Virginia.

Here's just a sample of the organizations already registered for the Fall Leaders Conference in Richmond:

Lee Construction Group
PNC
Keiter CPAs
Fahrenheit Advisors
Gelati Celesti
Livewire
CLOTH & PAPER
United Way
Sandbox
Warren Whitney
Seventh Wall
Mid-Atlantic Entry Systems, Inc...and 45+ more.

This year's keynote and interactive workshop with Dan Gingiss, CSP, Remarkable by Design: From Forgotten to Unforgettable, will help leaders stand out in crowded markets by creating experiences customers can't help but talk about.

The leaders attending are making time to invest in their growth, strengthen their organizations, and learn alongside other accomplished business leaders.

Seats are filling quickly. Find the link to register in our bio.

08/24/2026

What is something our members consistently mention as the most valuable part of their VACEOs peer group?

Relationships.

It's not uncommon for members to spend 10 years or more in the same Roundtable or Forum. What starts as a group of peers grows into a trusted circle of friends who have been there for each other through business challenges, major decisions, and the ups and downs of life.

Interested in learning more about VACEOs? Let's talk.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the VACEOs members whose organizations were named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

These leaders represent a wide range of industries, but they share a commitment to building better businesses, investing in their people, and learning from and growing alongside other leaders.

We're proud to recognize:

Jonathan Brabrand - Merit Restorations
Neil Gilliss - Canal Capital Management
Carl Gupton - Greenswell Growers
Justin Etheredge - Simple Thread
Mark Fonville - Covenant Wealth Advisors
Jill Lemon - Sandbox
Dave Saunders - Madison+Main
Jock Wheeler - Old Dominion Mechanical

Congratulations to each of these leaders and the teams behind their success. We are grateful to have you as part of the VACEOs community.

08/13/2026

The best leaders never stop learning.

Tomorrow is the last day to lock in the lowest registration rate for the 2026 Fall Leaders Conference on October 1 in Richmond.

Join CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders from across Virginia for an energizing afternoon of leadership development, executive networking, and actionable business insights featuring internationally recognized keynote speaker Dan Gingiss.

Bring a colleague. Bring your leadership team. Invest in a day that can make a lasting impact on your organization.

Grab your team's spot using the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

Planning a great Retreat requires thorough field research.

The VACEOs team is on-site at mapping out the details for our 2027 Spring Retreat.

We're reviewing meeting spaces, testing guest experiences, and making sure every aspect of the venue lives up to the standards our members deserve.

The fact that we're doing all of this at one of Virginia's most iconic destinations is a nice bonus.

Mark your calendars for May 3-5, 2027.

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday for our Let's Connect Social.

We enjoyed opening the doors of the new VACEOs HQ and welcoming members, sponsors, and guests for an evening of conversation, refreshments, and connection.

It was great to see the space filled with familiar faces, new introductions, and plenty of great conversations. We're excited to see the new HQ become a place for meetings, learning, and community in the months ahead.

We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

07/31/2026

Last week VACEOs members and sponsors rolled up their sleeves for AI in Action: From Idea to Implementation, a Square Table hosted by Srinivas Alladi.

Folks came prepared with their own business challenges and spent the session working through them together, testing ideas, comparing approaches, and exploring where AI can create value in their organizations.

Square Tables give members an opportunity to share what's working, what's not, and what they're learning with peers who are facing many of the same leadership challenges.

Thank you, Srinivas Alladi, for planning and facilitating this session and for sharing your expertise with the VACEOs community.

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