Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Leslie Recinos Lovos

by Andrea Winey

­­­­­Thank you to Leslie Recinos Lovos, co-owner of Local SEO, LLC, for all you do on the Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I love connecting with people and helping people connect with others. Being an ambassador is the perfect way to meet new people in various industries. […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Carol Kearney

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Carol A. Kearney, Momentum Realty, LLC, Owner/Broker/Realtor, for all you do on the Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I love helping people navigate the chamber and build their business. How does your business contribute to the local Loudoun community? I help people buy, sell, and […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2025: Jack Vega, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Board Member Jack Vega of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation for answering a few questions about your journey. Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Medellin, Colombia, and was raised there until the age of […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight 2025: Landey Patton, King Street Insurance

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Landey Patton, owner of King Street Insurance, for your commitment to the Ambassadors Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador Council Member? Meeting new people and building camaraderie with other ambassadors. What makes your business unique in your industry? I’m accessible 24/7. Most financial professionals hide behind opaque business […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Spotlight: Yasmin Virani

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to our DEIA Committe Vice Chair Yasmin Virani, owner of Yas Consulting Services (YCS), for being our spotlight this month! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and raised in a Pakistani […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Ryan Thomas, M&T Bank

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Ryan Thomas, Branch Managner, VP at M&T Bank, for all you do on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I enjoy helping local businesses and seeing them grow. Helping businesses make connections to facilitate growth is fun to be a part of. How […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Veronica Duckett, MAVENTRI

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Veronica Duckett, CEO of MAVENTRI, for all you do in serving on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? As a longtime Loudoun resident and small business owner, I’ve always believed in the power of community and connection. Becoming an Ambassador felt like a […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Michele Burton

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Michele Burton, Founding Partner at Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC, for answering our questions! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, an Official Coast Guard City located in Hampton Roads. After graduating from […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Krishna Cart

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Krishna Cart, MA Ed, NBCT of The Masterpiece Academy for answering a few of our questions! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in the Philippines, where I founded and operated my own private […]