ACG Richmond

Today we bring you a quick tip from Annual Sponsor ⬆️ Bryant H., Founder of Seventh Wall. Check out the video and then come chat with Bryant in person at our upcoming November 15th breakfast featuring Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. https://lnkd.in/e2Gm2XyG Ashby W. Price, CFA, AIF, CRPS Jonathan Brabrand

As the weeks march on, we wanted to take a moment to reminisce about this year's Virginia Capital Conference: ⭐ 225+ Attendees including 50+ PE firms and 20 IBanks ⭐ 1st time use of ACG Access for meeting scheduling resulting in 675+ confirmed meetings schedule ⭐ Insightful keynote with Joe Benevento highlighting Virignia's state initiative to support and facilitate innovation throughout the Commonwealth ⭐ Incredible support from our sponsors including Gold Sponsor BDO USA ⭐ Beautifully hosted event thanks to The Jefferson Hotel Check out the pictures and save the date for Oct. 8-9, 2025.

It's been an eventful month for ACG Richmond Annual Sponsor, CSC Leasing. Fresh new look, hitting $1B under management AND winning the Innovation in Cloud Computing award at the 2024 Richmond Technology Council - rvatech/ Gala! Congratulations Thomas Price, Jonathan Price and the entire CSC team!

Today we welcome new member, Chris Ellis, to ACG Richmond! Chris is a 25-year banking professional who joined Huntington National Bank to build its Virginia presence. In his role, he participates in all business life cycle aspects including capital formation, #mergersandacquisitions, and estate planning. Chris and his wife, Trina, have two teenage daughters. He is the Vice Chair of the Sentara RMH Foundation and the Treasurer of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership. When you see Chris at the next ACG event, ask him about cage-diving with 🦈 Great White🦈 sharks! Brad Holley Alan Davis, AIA, NCARB, LEED ap Tracy Lewis Jenni Lee Crocker Ryan Keener Amy Jo Miller Melvin (Mel) Tull Jonathan Brabrand

Welcome Kassi O'Brien, MBA, Vice President, Benefits Consulting with Scott Insurance. Kassi actively participates in several professional associations and serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, the Virginia ESOP Association, and the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. She received a bachelor’sdegree in Economics from Converse University and her MBA from Clemson University. Kassi is also a graduate of Dale Carnegie Training and holds her Six Sigma and Supply Chain Management certificates. Brad Holley Christopher Wornom Carroll Hurst Amy Jo Miller Ashby W. Price, CFA, AIF, CRPS

This month the ladies of ACG Richmond met on the courts at Performance Pickleball RVA for an evening of pickleball lessons for the newbies, open play for the experienced and cocktails for all! It was a great time and we definitely created some new pickleball enthusiasts. Thanks Rachel Rhoney for the lesson and to all the ladies who attended. Another night on the courts is definitely in our future!

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) members are leaders in our community supporting causes and organization that strengthen the region and grow the business leaders of tomorrow. Today we highlight Annual Sponsor, Synergy Technical - Cathy Redford, Dan Finn, Rohana Meade, and their amazing support of the VCU Women's Basketball program. If you are local, don't miss this opportunity to see athleticism, drive and hard-work on display as the VCU Rams take on Temple. Last year the #SupportHER game was a SOLD OUT crowd, so get your tickets early! Cristina Martinez de Andino, Jessica Barnes, Moira Lethbridge, Anema Harter, MBA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, Christina Hollingsworth, Kristi Staley, CPA Sara James Shelton Ali Bayler Tracy Lewis Lauren (Soles) Templeman, CPA, MBA Kassi O'Brien, MBA, Robin A. Ransom, CPA, CGMA, MBA Carrie Bartlett Annemarie DiNardo Cleary Randee Lee Weingart Tiffany McCarthy Rachel Mershon

Today we welcome new member James Becker, Partner with Whitewater Capital Partners, a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and greater Appalachia, including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. Jonathan Brabrand Brad Holley Ryan Keener Eric Morales Melvin (Mel) Tull Amy Jo Miller Tracy Lewis

Last month we kicked off the program year with an interesting AI discussion lead by Joy Chenault and Todd Dube of CarMax! And now, we look forward to another great event in November featuring Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands where he will discuss: ⚡The history and growth story of Empower Brands ⚡Winning with a thriving culture – mission, purpose and values ⚡The importance of innovation and digital transformation in today’s world Check out our some of our September photos and get yourself in the pictures for November. Register today!  https://lnkd.in/e2Gm2XyG