RICHMOND, VA–February 4, 2026–The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Jen Siciliano, chief external affairs officer of UVA Health, as chair of the Virginia Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026. Siciliano was elected during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and brings over 30 years of leadership and public policy experience to the role.

Siciliano first joined the Board in 2012 while representing Inova Health Systems in Falls Church, Virginia and later transitioned to an at-large board position. She was nominated to the Chamber’s Executive Committee in 2021, serving as an at-large officer representing UVA Health in Charlottesville, and was elected First Vice Chair in 2025.

In her current role at UVA Health, Siciliano is responsible for relationships and partnerships with elected officials and stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels in support of the health system’s mission to advance public health, research, and education. She previously served as the chief external affairs officer at Inova Health System and earlier in her career held roles serving members of the U.S. Congress in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

“The Virginia Chamber is fortunate to have Jen’s leadership as we enter 2026,” said Keith Martin, interim president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber. “Jen has been a trusted and highly engaged member of our Board and Executive Committee for many years, and her deep expertise in public policy and healthcare will be invaluable as we work to strengthen Virginia’s business climate.”

“It is an honor to serve as chair of the Virginia Chamber Board of Directors,” said Siciliano. “I look forward to working closely with the Chamber team, our members, the Spanberger administration, the General Assembly, and leaders across the Commonwealth to advance Blueprint Virginia 2035 priorities and ensure Virginia remains a top state to live, work, and do business.”

Siciliano succeeds Linda Stanley, managing director of First Citizens Bank, who served as chair of the Board in 2025.

In addition to Chair Jen Siciliano and First Vice Chair Monica Schmude, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, the Virginia Chamber’s 2026 Executive Committee includes the following members:

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:

Linda Stanley, Managing Director, First Citizens Bank

TREASURER:

Chris Kyle, Vice President, Shenandoah Telecommunications

AT-LARGE OFFICER POSITIONS:

Ben Davenport, First Piedmont Corporation

Kathryn Falk, Cox Communications

Deborah Gandy, Chevy Chase Trust Company

Brad Hall, Appalachian Power Company

Todd Haymore, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Edmond Hughes, HII

Mike Melo, ITA International, LLC

Thomas Ransom, Truist

Tracy Turner, Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Andrew B. Warren, Dominion Energy, Inc.

NEW MEMBERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Kathryn Falk, Cox Communications

Deborah Gandy, Chevy Chase Trust Company

Edmond Hughes, HII

Monica Schmude, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia

NEW MEMBERS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

VACCE Representative: Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

Scott Cooper, Vice President, Government Relations, Peraton

Tammy Finley, Of Counsel, Gentry Locke

Raleigh E. Hayter, SVP & Chief Credit Officer, The First Bank & Trust Company

Anthony L. Jones, Special Advisor to the CEO, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Rick Lugg, CEO, Virginia REALTORS^®

Angela Mitchell, President & CEO, ARM Consulting

Delbert Parks, VP and Site Executive, Micron

William H. Payne, II, Managing Partner, Coalfield Strategies, LLC

Anthony W. Robinson P.E., President & CEO, Framatome Inc.

Paul Speidell, Regional Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health

Jennifer Stevens, President & CEO, Virginia Ed Strategies

Andrew B. Warren, Senior Policy Advisor & Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs, Dominion Energy, Inc.

Franci Wayland, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, PRA Group, Inc.

Jason Weekly, SVP, Utility Operation, Washington Gas, A WGL Company

Austin Welder, Market Manager, Bank of America

Joshua Wilson, CEO, LMI

Davonnetrae Worthy, Healthcare Director, Genentech

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About the Virginia Chamber of Commerce: 

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, with more than 30,000 members. The Virginia Chamber is a non-partisan organization that champions the interests of the business community in the legislative, regulatory, and political arenas to serve as the catalyst for positive change in all areas of economic development and competitiveness for Virginia. Learn more at www.vachamber.com