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After five years with BB&T Capital Markets, Rob Long saw an opportunity to bring a boutique bowling alley to his hometown of Richmond, VA.  Rob liked the concept of opening a venue with a focus on great food and drink with a backdrop of crashing pins and the energy associated with a bowling alley. “I […]

If you’re at all familiar with the booming Richmond restaurant scene, you know about Chris Tsui’s ever-growing portfolio of acclaimed dining spots.  Starting with Osaka Sushi and Steak in 2005, Chris’s group is now responsible for eight restaurants with more on the way.  We’re big fans of how he’s making Richmond a more vibrant and […]

After serving as a lieutenant in the Army’s 8th Infantry Division and then spending twenty years in finance (mostly in Manhattan), Tayloe Dameron and his wife Suzy moved back to Virginia to start Upper Shirley Vineyards.  Just 30 minutes outside of Richmond on a bend in the James River, their historic home and equestrian farm […]

Since launching his first music-driven campaign for FreeCreditReport.com in 2007, David Muhlenfeld has created dozens of music-driven spots for clients including Coca-Cola & Walmart, Comcast/Xfinity, Sabra, Norwegian Cruise Line, and most notably, Oreo. His “Wonderfilled” songs have been recorded by artists including Adam Lambert, Owl City, Kacey Musgraves, Tegan & Sara, Chromeo, Lights and Yelle, […]

Tom Roberts is a founding member of venture capital fund Harbert Growth Partners, which provides growth capital to emerging entrepreneurial leaders.  He’s spent the last 20+ years as a principal in creating and investing in new businesses and as an advisor to entrepreneurs and corporate executives on operating growth, financing and exit strategies. We caught […]

You may recognize Andy Stefanovich from his regular appearances on CNBC or in Fast Company. He’s earned a reputation as a thought leader capable of inspiring innovation from the inside out and has helped big brands, such as Coca-Cola, Disney, General Electric and Procter & Gamble.  Andy still saves time for impacting local nonprofits and […]

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Ben Pfinsgraff was drafted by the Phillies and spent three years with the organization before joining a hedge fund, getting his MBA at Darden School and then working as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank.  In 2015 he co-founded Common House in Charlottesville as a contemporary social club—not a […]

Richard Wintsch began his career in private banking for JP Morgan before making his move to Richmond, where he spent 14 years at ChamberRVA. He spent that time pioneering and launching multiple leadership programs designed to attract and retain emerging leaders in the Richmond region, and was recognized as one of Richmond’s Top 40 under […]

As First Vice President / Wealth Management at The Lindbloom Group, our friend Ethan Lindbloom enjoys the challenges of an ever-changing investment landscape.  Also an avid cyclist, Ethan co-founded Outpost Richmond, a bike shop and market in Richmond’s Westover Hills neighborhood.   Their mission is to cultivate and support local partnerships as well as promote healthy […]

As Executive Director of Sports Backers, Jon helps create, support and produce events and programs that keep the community physically active.  One of those events is the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, one of the largest running events in the US.  Each spring 30,000+ runners participate in Richmond’s biggest block party, earning a reputation for being […]

Dr. Doug Arthur is the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at VCU’s Massey Cancer Center.  Each day he represents Massey as a physician and researcher. But one of his favorite days of the year is the Monument Avenue 10k, where he puts on the yellow shirt and represents Massey alongside hundreds of survivors and […]