Committees
Education
Chair: Robert L. Holzbach, Hickok Cole Architects
The Education Committee plans Chapter luncheons, forecasts and seminars. The committee members help with program topics, speakers, location, and promotional material. The Education Committee meets monthly.
2026 Meeting Schedule:
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month, except for November and December. Those dates are TBD.
To join, please email Kathy D'Amato at NAIOP.
Special Events
Chair: Jonathan T. Smith, Potomac Development Group
Bus Tour 2026
The 2026 Bus Tour will be held in late spring/early summer. To join, please email Tony Gray at NAIOP.
Golf 2026
Chair: Leslie Davis, Dancker
The Golf Committee oversees the annual tournament. The Committee is responsible for site selection, marketing materials, prizes, set up the day of the event and sponsorships.
Meeting Schedule:
The Committee meets at the call of the chair.
To join, please email Kathy D'Amato at NAIOP.
Awards 2026
Co-Chair: Sarah Kaplan, The M Group Architects
Co-Chair: Bryce Teel, TEEL Construction, Inc.
The Awards Committee is responsible for the Chapter's annual awards presentation. The Committee determines award categories, criteria for each award, budgeting, decorations, and marketing. Duties also include the selection of judges, judging criteria, and logistics concerning the judging process.
Meeting Schedule:
The Committee meets at the call of the chair.
To join, please email Kathy D'Amato at NAIOP.
Government Relations
Chair: Scott E. Adams, McGuireWoods
The Committee monitors local legislative and regulatory issues which are brought forward from the five Northern Virginia jurisdictional subcommittees (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William). NAIOP members may serve on one or more subcommittees depending upon their interests and expertise. Draft positions, which are formulated through the committee and subcommittee process, are taken before the NAIOP Board of Directors for discussion and approval. Members are often asked to participate in task forces or commissions dealing with industry related issues. The Government Relations Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at lunchtime. Each subcommittee has its own meeting schedule. The Committee is responsible for working with the Virginia Association for Commercial Real Estate (VACRE) to monitor statewide legislation and regulatory issues and to develop strategies which VACRE pursues at the State Capitol.
Meeting Schedule:
Noon, Third Tuesday of the month.
The Committee will meet in-person at McGuireWoods in March, June, September and December. The remaining meetings will be via ZOOM.
To join, please email Emily Tavino at NAIOP.
Subcommittees:
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, VACRE
Membership
Co-Chair: David I. Schneider, Holland & Knight, LLP
Co-Chair: Nick Lane, Convergint
Co-Chair: Lisa Scala, FGMArchitects
The Membership Committee is responsible for growing and retaining NAIOP Northern Virginia’s member base. The committee focuses on recruiting new members, engaging current members, supporting onboarding and orientation efforts, and serving as a resource to help members maximize the value of their involvement. Committee members also collaborate with staff and chapter leadership to strengthen member engagement, monitor renewals, and ensure the chapter continues to reflect the full spectrum of the commercial real estate industry in Northern Virginia.
2026 Meeting Schedule:
Meets the second Thursday of the month via ZOOM. To join, please email Tony Gray at NAIOP.
Developing Leaders
Co-Chair: Molly Statler, PGAL Architects
Co-Chair: Clark Tutwiler, Peterson Companies
The Developing Leaders Committee creates and plans programs of interest to young professionals age 35 or younger. The committee is dedicated to accomplishing this through four pillars of involvement - Education, Mentorship, Community Outreach, and Social/Networking. The Committee meets every six weeks.
2026 Meeting Schedule:
To join, please email Tony Gray at NAIOP.
