Business Events
Spring 2026
Full Roster of Small Group Guest Instructors
January 20th @ 9:30 a.m.
Strengths and Weaknesses, Interests, Career Awareness, Elevator Speech, Goals and Objectives
Sam Kelly, Director of Capital Markets at Redbrick
Jeremiah Macon, Director of Sales at Kalyan Hospitality
Linda Melton, VP at Fulton Bank
Tom Stansbury, Co-Founder of Startup America
January 20th @5:00 p.m.
Strengths and Weaknesses, Interests, Career Awareness, Elevator Speech, Goals and Objectives
Bo Brown, Assistant Controller at Gerdau
Nitin Grover, Supply Chain Manager at EY
Lisa Schmidt, Specialty Representative at AbbVie
Kimion Walker, CEO of FlxAble Business Concepts and Solutions
Elton Wright, Veteran of U.S. Army
January 21st @ 12:00 p.m.
Strengths and Weaknesses, Interests, Career Awareness, Elevator Speech, Goals and Objectives
Victoria McKelvey, Assistant Program Officer at LISC Virginia
Saran Ross, Senior Manager for Customer Connectivity and Strategy at McKesson
Dante Washington, Owner of PIC Results
Raina Washington, Owner of The Sweet Stop
Joanne White, Financial Advisor at Cetera Investment Services
January 22nd @ 9:30 a.m.
Strengths and Weaknesses, Interests, Career Awareness, Elevator Speech, Goals and Objectives
Erin Barr, Commonwealth’s Attorney for County of Chesterfield
Chuck English, Consultant at Independent Consultant Services
Barbara Ferrara, Public Service Administrator for Branch Services at Chesterfield County LibraryJoyce Navary, Associate Broker at Weichert Realtors Brockwell & Associates
January 26th @ 12:00 p.m.
Strengths and Weaknesses, Interests, Career Awareness, Elevator Speech, Goals and Objectives
Kelsey Conley, Marketing Manager at Incredible HVAC
Jay Ellington, Executive Director at Crater Planning District Commission
BK Fulton, CEO of Soulidifly Productions
Ray Ferguson, Owner of RVA Roofing Services
Asante Fola-Rose, IT Specialist at U.S. Government Accountability Office
Anita Hurley, HR Manager at Virginia Supportive Housing
Mike King, Jr., Owner of The Blowout King
Erum Manzur, Senior Program Manager at ChamberRVA
Santia McLaughlin, Director of Campus Selection at Northwestern Mutual
Joerg Paule, Director of Operations at ept
Ian Tyndall, Managing Director of AI at Altria
Meredith Van Voorhis, CEO of Value Leadership
January 27th @ 9:30 a.m.
Presentation, Language, Voice, Eye Contact, Confidence
Chase Finn, Owner of Finn's Services
Michael Matthews, Senior Consultant at PSMJ Resources
January 27th @ 5:00 p.m.
Presentation, Language, Voice, Eye Contact, Confidence
Alfred “Gray” Collins, Commonwealth’s Attorney in City of Colonial Heights
Jeff Conley, System Supplier Diversity Program Advisor at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Kire Worley, CEO of Worley Enterprise
January 28th @ 12:00 p.m.
Presentation, Language, Voice, Eye Contact, Confidence
Darrick Claiborne, Electrical Transmissions Supervisor at Dominion Energy
Marquita Garrett, Clinical Director at Centering Elements
Drew Gould, Principal at Timmons Group
Quenyana Gray, HR Representative at City of Richmond Sheriff’s Office
Jennifer Sperberg, Owner of Broderick Communications
Jennifer Tompkins, President of Just Let Me Do It
January 29th @ 9:30 a.m.
Presentation, Language, Voice, Eye Contact, Confidence
Kevin Carter, Economic Development Market Specialist at Dominion Energy
Yvette Clayton, Manager of University Relations for Lockheed Martin
Art Fridrich, Project Manager at Virginia Department of Transportation
Fred Norman, CEO of Commonwealth of Virginia Consulting
Lawrence Roberts, Agent at New York Life
February 2nd @ 12:00 p.m.
Presentation, Language, Voice, Eye Contact, Confidence
Bismark Agbemble, Author of Lost & Found
Latissia Cobbs, CEO of Fyt 2 Live Coaching Services
Rachelle Epps, Vice President for Retail at Bank of America
Traci Hill, Founder of AWOMANUP
Mike King, Owner of Mike King Biz
JoAnna Korkos, Senior Project Manager at Focused Project Management
Erum Manzur, Senior Program Manager at ChamberRVA
Carol Nitz, Director of Marketing at Networking Technologies + Support
Jo Oliver, Owner of JEA Communications
Jawanda Smith, Principal Event & Logistics Manager at Let's Do It Right Events
Anna Sothen, Publisher of Swift Creek & Powhatan Living
Joseph Wilkins, President of St. Francis Medical Center
February 3rd @ 9:30 a.m.
Composing Emails, Memos and Reports, Brevity or Exhaustive, No Ambiguity
Chanel Brown, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Manager at W.M. Jordan
Steve Farbstein, Managing Director at Pace-Equity
Stephanie Rushin, Branch Manager at Atlantic Union Bank
Matthew Steilberg, President of Wealth Management at C&F Bank
February 3rd @ 5:00 p.m.
Composing Emails, Memos and Reports, Brevity or Exhaustive, No Ambiguity
Bill Hollowell, President of Century Constructiona
Alesia Meredith, Executive Team Coordinator at Virginia Information Technology Agency
February 5th @ 9:30 a.m.
Composing Emails, Memos and Reports, Brevity or Exhaustive, No Ambiguity
Lawrence Roberts, Agent at New York Life
February 9th @ 12:00 p.m.
Composing Emails, Memos and Reports, Brevity or Exhaustive, No Ambiguity
BK Fulton, CEO of Soulidifly Productions
Bill Lund, Regional VP at Qualified Staffing
February 10th @ 9:30 a.m.
Sales, Cold Calls, Due Diligence, Persistence, Deliverables, Relationship
Harry Baron, VP for Sales at Hosted Backbone
Emily Long, Office Manager at State Farm
Aimee Malloy, Agent at State Farm
Anastasiya Rogatnik, Owner of Mad Science
Chris Woodbury, Financial Education Program Manager at Virginia Credit Union
February 10th @ 5:00 p.m.
Sales, Cold Calls, Due Diligence, Persistence, Deliverables, Relationship
Josh McIntosh, Owner of the Handy Man
Nylan Taylor, Business Development Associate at RT Specialty
February 12th @ 9:30 a.m.
Sales, Cold Calls, Due Diligence, Persistence, Deliverables, Relationship
Terrell Jones, Business Coach at Productive Business
Vaughan Long, Owner of Tax Solutions Alliance
Shante Owens, VP at TruistDavid Snyder, Director at Aces Paymen
Kelvin Weeks, Community Lending Specialist at Atlantic Union Bank
February 16th @ 12:00 p.m.
Sales, Cold Calls, Due Diligence, Persistence, Deliverables, Relationship
Christine Bautista, Business System Analyst at ABC
Santia McLaughlin, Director of Campus Selection at Northwestern Mutual
Sal Musarra, Chapter President at ASLA
Charles Pierre, Senior Counsel at Tik Tok
Andy Waldman, Sales Manager at Classic Granite and Marble
February 17th @ 9:30 a.m.
Developing Bio and Social Media Brand
Monica Van Arsdale, Financial Education Program Manager at Virginia Credit Union
A'Jee Delaigle, Recruiter at Hourigan
Tracey Harvey, Director of Marketing at TCT Design Firm
Kamryn Lanier, Social Media Manager at Sports Backers
Shade Wilson, Senior VP at Ten Feet Tall
February 17th @ 5:00 p.m.
Developing Bio and Social Media Brand
Adolph Brown, College Program Administrator at Virginia Department of Corrections
Brittany Brown, Enterprise Resource Coach at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Patricia Griswold, Business Broker at First Choice Business Brokers
Andrey Karpov, Owner of HireTheBest
Jesse Penn, Owner of Freeland Engineering
February 18th @ 12:00 p.m.
Sales, Cold Calls, Due Diligence, Persistence, Deliverables, Relationship
Ashley Abplanalp, Realtor at The Beran Group
Darrick Claiborne, Electrical Transmissions Supervisor at Dominion Energy
Mitch Dintaman, Sales Manager at Lamar Advertising
Ivonte Pernell, Account Executive at Lamar Advertising
February 19th @ 9:30 a.m.
Developing Bio and Social Media Brand
Jahnyah Jacobs, Consultant at Hays
Natasha Knight, Manager of Underage & Prevention of Tobacco at Altria
Chantel Williams, Owner of Maxxtell Creations
Micah Wormley, Consumer Business Service Specialist at Virginia Credit Union
February 24th @ 9:30 a.m.
Time Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Budgeting Time, Respect others’ time as a commodity
February 24th @ 5:00 p.m.
Time Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Oportunity Cost, Budgeting Time, Respect others’ time as a commodity
Philip Neubia, Associate at CoStar
February 25th @ 12:00 p.m.
Developing Bio and Social Media Brand
Holly Miller, Owner of Makeup by Holly
February 26th @ 9:30 a.m.
Time Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Budgeting Time, Respect others’ time as a commodity
Kristin Lindsay, Senior Financial Planner at Verus Financial Partners
Jada Moore, Associate Cash Operations Systems Administrator at Capital One
March 2nd @ 12:00 p.m.
Developing Bio and Social Media Brand
Micah Wormley, Consumer Business Service Specialist at Virginia Credit Union
March 3rd @ 9:30 a.m.
Group Presentation, Enthusiasm, Preparation
Danielle Fitz-Hugh, VP for Community Relations at Richmond Region Tourism
Michael Matthews, Senior Consultant at PSMJ Resources
March 3rd @ 5:00 p.m.
Group Presentation, Enthusiasm, Preparation
Dave Winter, Owner of Winter HR Consulting
March 4th @ 12:00 p.m.
Time Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Budgeting Time, Respect others’ time as a commodity
Keion Evans, Financial Professional at Cornerstone Advisor Group
March 5th @ 9:30 a.m.
Group Presentation, Enthusiasm, Preparation
Austin Smith, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
March 16th @ 12:00 p.m.
Time Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Budgeting Time, Respect others’ time as a commodity
John Ross, Division Manager at Waffle House
March 17th @ 9:30 a.m.
Interviews and Resumes
Yoti Jabri, Director of Economic Development at Prince George County
Kume Goranson, Executive Director at CodeRVA
Alanna Johnson, Recruiter at Keiter
Greg MacDougall, Science Specialist at Virginia Department of Education
Patterson Rogers, Executive Director at CASA Chesterfield
March 17th @ 5:00 p.m.
Interviews and Resumes
Katelyn Bendinsky, Staff Accountant at Elevate Financial Group
Lee Brown, Business Analyst at Deloitte
Alfred “Gray” Collins, Commonwealth’s Attorney in City of Colonial Heights
Lachanda Lee, HR Director for County of Dinwiddie
Angel Perez, HR Director at Classic Granite and Marble
March 18th @ 12:00 p.m.
Group Presentation, Enthusiasm, Preparation
Ja’Scotta Jefferson, Agency Producer at Primerica
March 19th @ 9:30 a.m.
Interviews and Resumes
Rachelle Epps, Vice President for Retail at Bank of America
March 23rd @ 12:00 p.m.
Group Presentation, Enthusiasm, Preparation
Anita Hurley, HR Manager at Virginia Supportive Housing
Bob Latino, Principal at Prelical Solutions
Colin Mitchell, Field Recruiter at GFL Environmental
March 24th @ 9:30 a.m.
Sales, Know Your Audience, Find Customers
Harry Baron, VP for Sales at Hosted Backbone
Kaisha McCrea, Owner of Growing Perspectives Career Consulting
Leslie Magee Skinner, CFO at Skinner Law Office
Alethia Tyler, Owner of The Beauty Café
March 24th @ 5:00 p.m.
Sales, Know Your Audience, Find Customers
Mike Watkins, Career Experience Consultant at Chesterfield County Public Schools
March 25th @ 12:00 p.m.
Interviews and Resumes
Marci Allen, Associate Recruiter at HCA
Deonte Barkley, Financial Empowerment Center Manager at RVA Financial
Carolyn Clements, Business Development Manager at Ball Office Products
Matthew Garrett, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Richmond Public Schools
Joerg Paule, Director of Operations at ept
Mallory Miller, Senior HR Specialist at Richmond Public Schools
Cheron Smalls, Director of Human Resource Practice at Warren Whitney
March 26th @ 9:30 a.m.
Sales, Know Your Audience, Find Customers
March 30th @ 12:00 p.m.
Interviews and Resumes
Marci Allen, Associate Recruiter at HCA
Keisha Lewis, Chief Enterprise Project Officer at Montgomery County
Andy Poarch, Chief Operating Officer at Alliance Group
Rob Sheets, General Manager at Carvana
Kenyelle Waters, Risk Assurance & Testing Oversight Officer at Bloomberg
James Worsley, Deputy Administrator for Chesterfield County
April 1st @ 12:00 p.m.
Sales, Know Your Audience, Find Customers
Mark Deutsch, Account Executive at The Idea Center
Steve Harris, Business Development Manager at Capitol Extracts
April 6th @ 12:00 p.m.
Sales, Know Your Audience, Find Customers
Dean Francis, CEO at OneBridge Advisors
Diane Hamilton, Owner of Binary Formations
Nolen Dey, Assistant Branch Manager at Republic Finance
Shaniece Pugh, Assistant Store Director at Saks OFF 5TH
April 7th @ 9:30 a.m.
Writing a Short Story, What is Your History and How did you Arrive Here in Life
Rodney Braziel, Insurance Agent at Swift Creek Insurance & Realty
Karen Gloyer, Owner of Karen Gloyer Books
Jah Pugh, CEO of THEVOICE
April 7th @ 5:00 p.m.
Writing a Short Story, What is Your History and How did you Arrive Here in Life
Rachelle Epps, Vice President for Retail at Bank of America
April 9th @ 9:30 a.m.
Writing a Short Story, What is Your History and How did you Arrive Here in Life
Jocelyn Burgess, Reporter at WWNO Public Radio
Christine Fuselier, Division Director for Culture and Values at HCA
April 14th @ 9:30 a.m.
Conflict Resolution, Retain relationship and business, Pick your battles, Customer is always right
John Asbury, CEO at Atlantic Union Bank
April 14th @ 5:00 p.m.
Conflict Resolution, Retain relationship and business, Pick your battles, Customer is always right
Shavon Daire, Retail Coordinator at BPV Management Co.
Lachanda Lee, HR Director for County of Dinwiddie
Nigel Stewart, Supervisor of Utility Billing at City of Waynesboro
April 15th @ 12:00 p.m.
Writing a Short Story, What is Your History and How did you Arrive Here in Life
Steve Farbstein, Managing Director at Pace-Equity
Gayle Turner, President of the Storytellers Channel
April 16th @ 9:30 a.m.
Conflict Resolution, Retain relationship and business, Pick your battles, Customer is always right
Porsche Funches, Senior Tax Manager at BDO
April 20th @ 12:00 p.m.
Writing a Short Story, What is Your History and How did you Arrive Here in Life
Amy Pintea, Senior Associate at Brown Edwards
April 21st @ 9:30 a.m.
No Job Description, Step-it-up, Innovation, and Market your brand
Donell Hargrove, Founder of Anchor Equities
Taliah Muhammad, CEO of CCJM Solutions
April 21st @ 5:00 p.m.
No Job Description, Step-it-up, Innovation, and Market your brand
Taliah Muhammad, CEO of CCJM Solutions
April 22nd @ 12:00 p.m.
Conflict Resolution, Retain relationship and business, Pick your battles, Customer is always right
Teresa Younger, Executive Director at Virginia Real Estate Investors Alliance
April 23rd @ 9:30 a.m.
No Job Description, Step-it-up, Innovation, and Market your brand
Osakpamwan Okunbor, Auditor at Defense Contract Audit Agency
April 27th @ 12:00 p.m.
Conflict Resolution, Retain relationship and business, Pick your battles, Customer is always right
Victoria Brown, Contract Specialist at Defense Logistics Agency
Christine Fuselier, Division Director for Culture and Values at HCA
Erika Misseri, Government Affairs Manager at Virginia Apartment Management Association
April 29th @ 12:00 p.m.
No Job Description, Step-it-up, Innovation, and Market your brand
May 4th @ 12:00 p.m.
No Job Description, Step-it-up, Innovation, and Market your brand
Jennifer Huffman, Senior Vice President at Atlantic Union Bank
Emily Krause, Founder of Amped Up Marketing
Richard Rumrill, Historic Properties Renovator at Historic Home Re-animations
