The Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Virginia Veterans Services Foundation were pleased to present the 2025 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum.
SOCIAL TOOLKIT:
If you’re a speaker, sponsor, or attendee, you can find a social toolkit to download and customize by clicking HERE.
AGENDA:
View the official agenda, HERE.
DIGITAL PROGRAM:
View the digital program, HERE.
DIGITAL BIO BOOK:
View the digital bio book, HERE.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Forum Discussions: Roundtables with business leadership, military leaders, and veterans on enhancing Virginia’s competitiveness, creating stronger pathways to employment for military families, and attracting/retaining military talent.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with business leaders, government officials, and veterans’ advocates to advance veteran employment and support.
- V3 Awards: Recognition of Virginia veterans and employers demonstrating exceptional commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans and military spouses.
Special REMARKS:
- The Honorable Glenn A. Youngkin, Governor of Virginia
- The Honorable Craig Crenshaw, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
PANEL DETAILS:
Executive Roundtable: MILITARY FAMILIES FIRST – ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
State, business, and military leaders discuss building prosperous, thriving communities and ensuring Virginia is the best state in the nation for service members, veterans, and their families.
Discussion leader: Drew Warren – Chief of Staff & Sr. Strategic Advisor, Corporate Affairs
Dominion Energy
Co-Chair, Blueprint Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Industry Council
V3 Executive Roundtable: PURPOSE MEETS OPPORTUNITY — CAREERS FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES
Business and workforce leaders explore how Virginia can open doors and create opportunities for veterans and military spouses in the state’s fastest-growing industries.
Discussion leader: Chris Doss, Head of Partnerships, Operations, and Technology, Capital One
Co-Chair, Blueprint Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Industry Council
PANELISTS:
Executive Roundtable — Military Families First
- Kayla Arestivo, Executive Director, Virginia Veterans Services Foundation
- Thomas Crabbs, Military Liaison, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Mike Flanagan, Soldier for Life, CASA Emeritus, USMA ’86
- Hannah Huntt, Head of Strategic Communications, Hope for the Warriors
- Keith Martin, Interim President and CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- Mike Melo, Chief Executive Officer, ITA International LLC
- Dave Markle, Vice President of Integrated Deterrence, LMI
- Todd Nichols, Deputy Executive Director, Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance
- The Honorable Chuck Zingler, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
V3 Executive Roundtable — Purpose Meets Opportunity
- Sultan Camp, Director, Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Eric Eversole, President, Hiring Our Heroes and Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Tiff Harris, Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager, HII
- Megan Healy, Senior Vice President, Talent and Workforce Strategy, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
- Kathleen T. Jabs, Special Assistant for Military and Veteran Affairs, Office of the President, William & Mary
- Ian McDuffie, Senior Manager, Global Military Affairs, Amazon
- Nicole Overley, Commissioner, Virginia Works
- Benjamin Parris, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Grow with Google
- Gary Patton MG, USA (Retired), Vice President, Veteran & Military Affairs, CACI
- Larry Proffitt, Jr., Recruiting Manager, Clark Construction Group, LLC
- The Honorable Chuck Zingler, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
LOCATION DETAILS:
Please find below details and logistical information for the event:
If you have questions about your registration, please reach out to our staff at EventsTeam@vachamber.com.
Parking & Event Details
Where:
Greater Richmond Convention Center, Grand Ballrooms, Level 2
(Directly across from Richmond Marriott Hotel)
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
For GPS/Directions to the parking deck use the following address:
351 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Parking
- Parking in the GRCC Parking Deck is $8.00 per vehicle.
- This deck is directly connected to the GRCC via the 3rd level.
- Additional parking is located near the intersection of 5th Street and Marshall Street.
Registration & Check-in
The registration desk will be located on the 2nd level, in the foyer outside of the Grand Ballrooms. Pick up your name badge here—this will serve as your “ticket” for the day. Your seating assignment for lunch will be printed on your badge.
