The individuals listed below serve as our 2026 Officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors. Board members contribute to the Board of Trade’s success in several ways: they weigh in on strategic decisions; assist with the recruitment, retention, and onboarding process of members; lend resources and make connections to bring projects closer to their goals; and attend and support board meetings and other Board of Trade events throughout the year.
Officers
2026 Chair | Executive Committee
Tyler Anthony
President and CEO, Pepco Holdings
Learn More About TylerPast Chair | Executive Committee
Jeremy Blank
Greater Washington Managing Partner, Deloitte
Learn more about Jeremy2026 Chair-Elect | Executive Committee
Cecilia Hodges
Executive VP | Regional President Greater Washington and Virginia, M&T Bank
Learn More About CeciliaTreasurer | Executive Committee
Melonie Johnson
President and COO, MGM Resorts International
Learn More About MeloniePresident & CEO | Executive Committee
Jack McDougle
President & CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade
Learn More About JackAsst. Treasurer | Executive Committee
Cassius Priestly
Market President, Truist
Learn More About CassiusMembership Chair | Executive Committee
Courtney Spaeth
Chief Executive Officer, growth[period]
Learn More About CourtneyGeneral Counsel | Executive Committee
John Stalfort
Managing Principal, Washington DC Office, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
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Executive Committee
Mario Acosta-Velez
East Region VP of Local Engagement Corporate Social Responsibility Public Policy, Verizon
Learn More About Mario2021 Chair | Executive Committee
Rosie Allen-Herring
President & CEO, United Way of The National Capital Area
Learn More About RosieFelis Andrade
Director External Communications & Community Relations, Giant Food LLC
Learn More About Felis2026 Chair | Executive Committee
Tyler Anthony
President and CEO, Pepco Holdings
Learn More About TylerPast Chair | Executive Committee
Jeremy Blank
Greater Washington Managing Partner, Deloitte
Learn more about JeremyMary-Claire Burick
Executive Director, Rosslyn Business Improvement District
Learn More About Mary-ClaireRandy Clarke
General Manager and CEO, WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Learn More About RandyExecutive Committee
David Dacquino
Chairman of the Board, RA Federal Services
Learn More About DavidDr. Dean Chang
Chief Innovation Officer, University of Maryland, College Park
Learn More About Dr. ChangExecutive Committee
Larry Di Rita
Greater Washington, DC Market President, Bank of America
Learn More About LarryAndrew Flagel
President and CEO, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Learn More About AndrewLaVita Gardner
Government Relation and Public Policy, Uber
Jay Grauberger
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Clark Construction Group, LLC
Learn More About Jay2022 Chair | Executive Committee
Keith Hennessey
Chief Financial Officer, Bechtel
Learn More About Keith2026 Chair-Elect | Executive Committee
Cecilia Hodges
Executive VP | Regional President Greater Washington and Virginia, M&T Bank
Learn More About CeciliaElizabeth Humphrey
Vice President, Nonprofits & Associations, The McCormick Group Inc.
Learn More About ElizabethExecutive Committee
Ian Jefferson
Managing Partner for Washington DC, McKinsey & Company
Learn More About IanRicardo Johnson
Executive VP & Chief Growth Officer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Learn More About RicardoExecutive Committee
Jeanelle Johnson
Washington DC Metro Office Managing Partner, PwC
Learn More About Jeanelle2023 Chair | Executive Committee
Jermaine Johnson
Regional President, Greater Washington and Virginia, PNC Bank
Learn More About JermaineTreasurer | Executive Committee
Melonie Johnson
President and COO, MGM Resorts International
Learn More About MelonieLorraine Lavet
Senior Client Partner, Northern Virginia, Korn/Ferry International
Learn More About LorraineExecutive Committee
Derek Lynch
Market Executive, Maryland & Greater Washington, Wells Fargo
Learn More About DerekPresident & CEO | Executive Committee
Jack McDougle
President & CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade
Learn More About JackCatherine Meloy
President & Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill of Greater Washington
Learn More About CatherineClark Mercer
Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
Learn More About ClarkJay O’Brien
Chief Banking Officer, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Union Bank
Learn More About JayJoe Ochipinti
President and CEO, UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic Region, United Healthcare
Learn More About Joe2015 Chair | Executive Committee
Tony Pierce
Partner in Charge, Washington Office, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Learn More About TonyAsst. Treasurer | Executive Committee
Cassius Priestly
Market President, Truist
Learn More About Cassius2002 Chair
Linda Rabbitt
Founder, Chairman of the Board, rand* construction corporation
Learn More About LindaMembership Chair | Executive Committee
Courtney Spaeth
Chief Executive Officer, growth[period]
Learn More About CourtneyGeneral Counsel | Executive Committee
John Stalfort
Managing Principal, Washington DC Office, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Learn More About JohnExecutive Committee
Patti Steis
Managing Director, Head of Office, Marsh, Inc.
Learn More About PattiAjay Vinzé
Dean, Costello College of Business School of Business, George Mason University
Learn More About AjaySenior Council
2021 Chair | Executive Committee
Rosie Allen-Herring
President & CEO, United Way of The National Capital Area
Learn More About Rosie2008 Chair
Bill Couper
2010 Chair
James Dyke
Senior Advisor, State Government Relations, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC
2022 Chair | Executive Committee
Keith Hennessey
Chief Financial Officer, Bechtel
Learn More About Keith2018 Chair
Kim Horn
Executive Vice President, Group President, Markets Outside California, Kaiser Permanente
2023 Chair | Executive Committee
Jermaine Johnson
Regional President, Greater Washington and Virginia, PNC Bank
Learn More About Jermaine2009 Chair
John Kane
Managing Partner, ATON Strategies, LLC.
2007 Chair
Barbara Krumsiek
2019 Chair
Anthony Lewis
Region Vice President, Public Policy, Verizon Communications
2003 Chair
Peter Nostrand
2015 Chair | Executive Committee
Tony Pierce
Partner in Charge, Washington Office, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Learn More About Tony2002 Chair
Linda Rabbitt
Founder, Chairman of the Board, rand* construction corporation
Learn More About Linda2000 Chair
David Rutstein
2006 Chair
Samuel Schreiber
Senior Advisor, Trustar Bank
2011 Chair
Gary Tabach
2020 Chair
David Velazquez
Executive Vice President, Utility Operations, Exelon Corporation (Pepco Holdings)
2016 Chair
