Chamber ALX Announces Second Annual “40 Over 40” Honorees Celebrating Alexandria Leadership
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Chamber ALX has officially unveiled its second annual “40 Over 40” class, recognizing 40 accomplished Alexandria-area professionals whose leadership, innovation, mentorship, and community impact continue to shape the city long after age 40.
The growing awards program highlights experienced leaders across business, nonprofit organizations, education, government, hospitality, finance, health care, and civic life — celebrating those who continue redefining success and influence in Alexandria.
“We are thrilled to celebrate these accomplished professionals who are shattering expectations, redefining success, and demonstrating impact, innovation, and leadership,” The Chamber ALX announced in its release.
The honorees will be recognized during the 2026 40 Over 40 Awards Celebration, presented by United Bank, on Aug. 13. Chamber officials say the event will spotlight leaders whose work continues to strengthen Alexandria’s business community and civic culture.
The recognition program follows the success of the Chamber’s longtime “40 Under 40” initiative, which launched in 2016 and has become one of Alexandria’s best-known professional honors for emerging leaders. The newer “40 Over 40” awards were introduced last year to celebrate seasoned professionals and community builders whose influence continues growing throughout their careers.
The Chamber ALX, formerly known as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, hosts more than 40 events annually and describes its mission as supporting businesses while cultivating community throughout Alexandria.
This year’s honorees include nonprofit executives, restaurateurs, educators, entrepreneurs, civic advocates, financial leaders, and longtime Alexandria business figures representing organizations deeply woven into the city’s civic fabric.
2026 Chamber ALX “40 Over 40” Honorees
- Scott Baytosh — Alexandria Country Day School
- Cathy K. Bradford — King’s Jewelry
- Cerissa Cafasso — Uber
- Tristan Caudron — RiverFront Wealth Advisors
- Terri Cheshire — Center for Alexandria’s Children
- Dr. Emerald Christopher — City of Alexandria
- Carlos Coutin — Revenue Streams LLC
- Adepeju (Paige) Fawehinmi — United Bank
- Don George — Envision Consulting
- Angela Z. Green — Alexandria City Public Schools
- John Hall — The Ultimate Barber
- Stella Hanly — Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
- Angela Regina Harris — IMperfeKtlymade Foundation
- Edith Hawkins — Campagna Center
- Dr. Elizabeth Hoover — RiddleWise LLC
- Katherine Horrigan — Dance Academy of Virginia
- Jane Hughes — Woodbine & Alexandria Rehabilitation Centers
- Hon. Amy B. Jackson — The Port City Star
- Emily Klassen — Alexandria Restaurant Partners
- Heather D. Mansour — United States Senate Federal Credit Union
- Marian Marquez — Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
- Nicole Wheeler McNamara — Catalyst Innovation
- Gretchyn Gay Meinken, Esq. — Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC
- Pat Miller — Alexandria Celebrates Women
- Jim Paige — Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA)
- Markos Andreas Panas — Bread & Water Company
- Marian Marie Pegram — CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (retired)
- John Porter — Alexandria City Public Schools & ACT for Alexandria
- Shara Posner, DC — Back to Health Center
- Christophe Poteaux — Bastille Brasserie & Bar
- Scott A. Price — Dominion Energy
- Sukumar Rao — The Parnin Group
- Tricia B. Ritchie — ACT for Alexandria
- Judge Sonya L. Sachs, retired — Alexandria General District Court
- Shelli Vasser Gilliam — Community Lodgings
- Dayana Villanueva — M&T Bank
- Rosie Wiedemer — Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
- Stephanie Woodland Kelly — AR Workshop Alexandria
- Jason Yates — Yates Corner
- Loren Yates — Yates Corner
Tickets for the Aug. 13 awards celebration are now available through The Chamber ALX.
The Chamber says it will spotlight individual honorees across its social media channels in the coming weeks.
