CIVIC Executive Program
Welcome, CIVIC Class of 2027!
Each year, the CIVIC Leadership Institute program is composed of a diverse group of approximately 50 executive leaders from the Hampton Roads region who reflect the region’s diversity of race, geography, profession, and gender.
CIVIC has had the honor of collaborating with the most brilliant minds in the area, and our programming continues to educate on key timely topics. Each session allows the executives to deliberate on the issues and engage in a healthy dialogue with the best speakers in their respective fields, providing a balanced view and discussion.
Welcome Event
Join us for this special event on Sept. 15
Class of 2027 Roster
View the members of the Class of 2027
2027 Class Schedule
View events for the 2026-2027 program year
CIVIC Class of 2027 Roster
CIVIC Leadership Institute is proud to present the CIVIC Class of 2027. This group of exceptional leaders from across the Hampton Roads Region will participate in the CIVIC Executive Program from September 2026-May 2027.
Dr. Nabeel Akram
Executive Director | Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated NeuroHealth, EVMS
Todd Babcock
Vice President of Business Development & Shared Services | Fairlead
Jarrett Beeler
Founder and Chief Executive Officer | Sway Creative Labs
Gregg Benton
Director of Public Works | City of Suffolk
Gaurav Bhatia
President & Chief Executive Officer | Langley Federal Credit Union
Dr. Kuntal Bhattacharyya
Beazley Professor and Director, School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations | Old Dominion University
Jeremy Bridges
President/Chief Executive Officer & Chief Negotiator | Hampton Roads Shipping Association
Alison Byrne
Executive Director | Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Daniela Cigularova
Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Success | Virginia Peninsula Community College
CAPT. Jeffrey Creighan
Executive Officer | Naval Air Station Oceana
Jennifer Crittenden
President & Chief Executive Officer | Retail Alliance
CAPT. Bryan Dahlquist
Executive Officer | Naval Station Norfolk
Tracy Fick
Chief Executive Officer | Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
Nate Fine
Asset Manager | The Runnymede Corporation
Kelli Fox
Managing Director | KPMG
Dr. Michael Genco
Chief Medical Officer | Sentara Health
David Hackbirth, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer | Balicore Construction
Alan Hagerman
Chief Technology Officer | Yellow Dog Software
Amy Harman
Attorney | Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
Steve Harrison
Chief Operating Officer | Hampton Roads Alliance
Dr. Crystal Haskins
Chief Learning Officer | An Achievable Dream
Lauren Hill
Director, Supply Chain Procurement | Newport News Shipbuilding / HII
Peter Holmes
Comptroller | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
CAPT. Katie Jacobson
Commanding Officer | JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
Courtney Johnson
Chief Information Officer | United States Fleet Forces Command
Elijah Johnson, Jr., Esq.
Vice President and General Counsel | Rivers Casino
Whitney Katchmark
Water Resources Principal | Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Brent Kyler
Principal/Director | Booz Allen Hamilton
Victor Leite
Chief Executive Officer | Dwell
Kenneth Magee
Director, Growth & Organizational Effectiveness | Virginia Natural Gas
Sharon Manana
Director of Community Engagement | Work Program Architects
Amy McCarthy
Director of Construction Accounting | W.M. Jordan Company
Jeremy McGee
Chief Executive Officer | Radiant Digital
Mike Milligan
Founder and Chairman | 1.oak Financial
Marcellus Nixon
Executive Director | Southside Network Authority
Christopher Pierson
Chief Operating Officer | Franklin Group
Jim Purekal
Director | Advanced Energy United
Tyler Rosa
Partner | Williams Mullen
Amelia Scott
Chief Experience Officer | YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Michael Slaughter
Vice President of Information Technology - International | Amentum
Elizabeth Smith
Executive Vice President, Director of Marketing | TowneBank
Robin Smith
Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Programs | NASA Langley Research Center
Sarah Taylor
Vice President | The Blocker Foundation
Sheila Traficante
Senior Vice President, CRE Relationship Manager | Atlantic Union Bank
Stacie Walls
Chief Executive Officer | LGBT Life Center
Kathy Walsh
Director of Planning and Community Development | City of Virginia Beach
Dr. Aurelia Taylor Williams
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | Norfolk State University
Dr. J. Adam Williams
Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students | Regent University
CIVIC Class of 2027 Schedule
The CIVIC Executive Program of 2027 takes place from September 2026 to May 2027. As a general guide, unless otherwise specified, please reserve 8:00 am – 5:00 pm for each program day. Please see the program schedule below. Please contact executiveprograms@civichr.org with any questions.
- Welcome Event**- Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Opening Retreat*– Thursday, October 15th – Friday, October 16th, 2026
- November Program Day – Thursday, November 5th, 2026
- Darden Awards**- Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
- December Program Day – Thursday, December 10th, 2026
- CIVIC Scholars’ Etiquette Dinner**- Thursday, January 14, 2027
- January Program Day – Thursday, January 21st, 2027
- February Program Day – Thursday, February 18th, 2027
- March Program Day – Thursday, March 18th, 2027
- April Program Day – Thursday, April 15th, 2027
- Closing Program & Founders’ Luncheon – Thursday, May 20, 2027
* Please note that the Opening Retreat is a two-day, overnight retreat and will be held at The Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg.
** This is an evening event