The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is recognizing seasoned professionals with its new “40 Over 40” initiative, which spotlights individuals who are making waves in their industries and communities.
In an email to members, the Chamber ALX revealed the names of 40 honorees who are pushing boundaries, redefining success, and demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovation.
This diverse group represents a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, finance, healthcare, law, and nonprofits. Among the notable recipients are Stephen Hartell from Amazon, Heather Peeler of ACT for Alexandria, and Tom Kaiden from Visit Alexandria.
The Chamber expressed excitement about celebrating these accomplished professionals and plans to feature each honoree on social media in the coming weeks.
Mark your calendars for August 21, when United Bank will present a live awards ceremony to recognize the honorees. Tickets are now up for grabs.
This announcement comes hot on the heels of the Chamber’s recent “40 Under 40” reveal.
The list of honorees includes business owners, executives, and community leaders. It includes Donna Anderson of HomeGrown Restaurant Group, Marion Brunken of Volunteer Alexandria, Inc., and Dr. Vivek Sinha of Belleview Medical Partners, P.C.
The recognition spans key sectors of Alexandria’s economy and community, from banking and real estate to healthcare and tourism.
2025 Honorees
Donna Anderson
HomeGrown Restaurant Group
Timothy L. Anderson, MBA
United States Senate Federal Credit Union
Tobias Arff
The Alexandrian Hotel & Morrison House
Janet Barnett
Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, Synergy Home Care, Connection Newspapers
Gary Edward Barton, Jr.
Sikich
Marion Brunken
Volunteer Alexandria, Inc.
Martha Carucci
National Breast Center Foundation
Martia Clark, LMT, LC, PCC
Mynd Body Connect
Emily Coccia
Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop
Joseph F. Collum
Burke & Herbert Bank
Gaynelle Bowden Diaz
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
Rachel A. Dixon
Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Frank Fannon IV
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Team
Jennifer Ferrara
John Marshall Bank
Brian Gavin
Volunteers of America
Mary Catherine Gibbs
Wire Gill, LLP
Pamela Olivia Gilchrist
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
David Hagan
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC
Christopher Harris
DPR Construction
Stephen Hartell
Amazon
Lindsay Hutter
Goodwin Living
Tom Kaiden
Visit Alexandria
Nicole Lamoureux
National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Mindy Lyle
Connections Marketing Associates, LLC & Alexandria City Public Schools
Gregory T. Marks
Marks-Woods Construction
Emily Oehler
Guidehouse
Marilyn Patterson
Joyous Events LLC
Heather Peeler
ACT for Alexandria
Mike Porterfield
Tartan Properties Commercial
Scott Reamy
Dominion Energy
Christopher Reese
Revolve Solutions LLC
Gayle T. Reuter
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office
Melissa Poretz Riddy
Inova Health System
Vivek Sinha, M.D.
Belleview Medical Partners, P.C.
Brooke Sydnor Curran
Move2Learn & City of Alexandria
Sarah Graham Taylor
Capitol Square Strategies
Mary Wadland
The Zebra Press
Lianne Wang
John Marshall Bank
Tristan Wright
Lost Boy Cider
Chris Yianilos
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
