First Citizen Gala

On Saturday, March 15th, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber hosted its annual First Citizen Gala at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, an evening dedicated to honoring individuals who are widely recognized as influential leaders and role models in the Peninsula business community. This year, Rob Shuford Jr., President/CEO of Old Point National Bank, and Alexis Swann, President, Peninsula & Williamsburg, of TowneBank, were recognized for their remarkable achievements. Both individuals are highly respected not only for their leadership within their companies but also for their significant contributions to the community beyond their professional roles. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these two exceptional community leaders!

A big thank you to the following distinguished guests who joined us: Councilman Randy Bowman, Vice Mayor Steve Brown, Delegate A.C. Cordoza, Councilwoman Michelle Ferebee, Mayor Jimmy Gray, Councilwoman Hope Harper, President William Kelly (CNU), Councilwoman Martha Mugler, Commissioner of the Revenue Ross Mugler, and former Mayor McKinley Price.

Thank you to our board members, John Angle (W. M. Jordan Company), Eric Floyd (Chesapeake Bank), Stephanie Heinatz (Consociate Media), Stephanie Kalantarians (GuernseyTingle), Eric Kauders Jr. (Old Point Wealth Management), Rebecca Kleinhample (Virginia Living Museum), Lisa Pennyfeather (TowneBank), Holli Wilson (W. M. Jordan Company), and Chuck Worley (Worley’s Home Services) for attending!