Meet Our Leadership

D. Brennen Keene - Chairman

Professional Information
• Partner, McGuireWoods, LLP, with a concentration in Real Estate and Land Use Law

Educational Background
• B.S. Political Science, Guilford College, 1991; J.D., T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond, 1996

Family Information 
• Wife Elizabeth V.T. Keene
• Children Rachel, Emeline and Will.  All three children attend Chesterfield County Public Schools.


Community Activities
• Elder, Chester Presbyterian Church
• Falling Creek Ironworks Foundation Board of Directors
• Life Spring Community Foundation Board of Directors
• Chesterfield Bar Association; Richmond Bar Association
• Guilford College Alumni Association Board of Directors

Awards/Recognition
• Virginia Super Lawyer “Rising Star”, 2007, 2008 & 2009, Law & Politics Magazine
• Guilford College Alumni Excellence Award, 2006

Hobbies
• Spending time with my family
• Fishing
• Golf
• Reading
• Playing the trombone

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• To help develop a strategic long range plan for the Chamber to plan for our growth over the next three to five years.
• To work with local officials, including Chesterfield County Economic Development to help promote existing business and new business growth in the County.
• To find opportunities for the Chamber to be involved in regional projects and programs that have a positive impact on Chesterfield County and its business community. 

 Doug Horton – Incoming Chair

Professional Information
• Owner & General Manager, TeamLogic IT of Midlothian - July 2008 to current 
• Owner & General Manager, TeamLogic IT of the Peninsula - January 2009 to current
• Divisional CIO for LandAmerica Financial Group, Lender Services Channel - 1998 to 2008
• Chief Technology Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association - 1989 to 1998
• Senior Programmer/Analyst & Consultant for Business-Ware, Inc. - 1986 to 1989



Educational Background
• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, University of Virginia, 1986
• Master of Business Administration, E-Business, University of Phoenix, 2003

Family Information
• Married since 1987 to Sandy Horton who is co-owner of the family businesses and focuses on marketing and business development activities
• Son Carter and Daughter Erin

 Community Activities
• President 2012, Kiwanis Club of Midlothian
• Board of Directors, 2009-2011, Kiwanis Club of Midlothian
• Board of Directors, Beacon Tree Foundation

Awards/Recognition
• 2009 Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year
• 2009 Kiwanian of the Year, Kiwanis Club of Midlothian

Hobbies
• Guitar and mandolin
• Golf
• Scuba diving

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Explore the feasibility of a new business owner bootcamp program
• Identify ways to recognize and/or reward members who routinely do business with and/or refer business to other members 

 J. Fletcher Kelly – Treasurer

Professional Information
• Vice president, Virginia Waste Services, Inc. and Shoosmith Bros., Inc.
• Professional engineer

Educational Background
• BS, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

Family Information
• Wife Sam
• Daughters Andie and Bobbi
• Dogs Dante and Bailey


Community Activities
• Member, Chesterfield Business Association

Awards/Recognition
• Sam’s husband

Hobbies
• Hunting
• Hiking 

Jonathan Young - Corporate Secretary

Professional Information
• Director of Corporate Relations, Virginia State University's School of Business

Educational Background
• B. A., Government, College of William and Mary
• M. P. A., Public Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University

Family Information
• Two nieces, Ramie and Zoe
• Nephew, Gabriel

Community Activities
• Member, Board of Directors, Southhampton Citizens Association
• Member, Board of Directors, Red Cross of Southside Virginia
• Member, Board of Directors, Crater Community Hospice
• Past Vice Chairman, Huguenot Neighborhood Team
• Past Secretary, Falls of the James Scenic River Advisory Board
• Past Member, Fundraising Committee, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• Past Member, Board of Directors, Friends of Larus Park
• Past Interim Member, Mayor's Roundtable
• Past Campaign Manager, Jerry Miller for City Council

Hobbies
• Politics
• Pony Pasture

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Facilitate development and strengthening of relationships pertinent to industry/educational collaboration for the purpose of economic development 

Carrie Coyner - At Large

Professional Information
• Founder/Owner of Rudy, Coyner Attorneys at Law, a general practice law firm
• focus on real estate, construction law, land use/zoning, wills & trusts, corporate entity law

Educational Background
• University of Richmond School of Law, Juris Doctor
• University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanish Language

Family Information 
• Husband Matt
• Sons – Hayden and Mason
• Daughter – Delaney

Community Activities
• School Board Member, Bermuda District, Chesterfield County Public Schools 
• Member, Chesterfield County Bar Association
• Member and Trustee, Chester United Methodist Church
• Member, Cornerstone Business Builders
• Committee Member, Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Awards/Recognition
• McNeill Law Society

Hobbies
• Music
• Piano
• Group exercise/fitness
• Cooking

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Support and promote a pro-business climate, encourage collaborative and cooperative efforts both locally and regionally to advance the economic growth and prosperity of Chesterfield County and its businesses.
• Continue building a strong partnership between businesses and schools in our community. 

Dan Davies - At Large

Professional Information
• Tax & Business Solutions, LLC, management advisory services, consulting, outsourced financial executive 

Educational Background
• BBA in Accounting, University of Cincinnati, 1972

Family Information 
• Married to Susan Davies, teacher in Chesterfield County Public Schools

Community Activities
• Treasurer, The Regional Drug Free Alliance, 2001-2008
• Member, Bon Air Rotary, 2000-2009

Awards/Recognition
• 2008 Fred Carreras Award, presented by The Regional Drug Free Alliance

Hobbies
• Tennis
• Golf
• Football, Redskins, Steelers and Colts

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
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Suzanne M. Etherington - At Large

Professional Information
• Workforce Development Coordinator, Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA)

Educational Background
• University of Richmond, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
• Certified DiSC Facilitator

Family Information 
• Husband Sandford G. Etherington, III (Sandy)
• Children Grace and James
• Golden Retriever Chelsea


Community Activities
• Member, Strategic Steering Committee, Richmond Area Diversity Roundtable (RADR)
• Member, Strategic Task Force, Employer All Star Awards, Richmond Society of Human Resource Management (R-SHRM)
• Co-Chair, Professional Development Committee, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
• Member, American Society of Training and Development
• Member, American Management Association

Awards/Recognition
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Past Speaker/Facilitator, VA Chapter - International Public Management Association (IPMA) for HR Professionals, annual conference
• Chesterfield Chamber Member of the Month Award, 2010
• Distinguished Achievers Award, Northern Neck Association of Realtors, 2008
• Realtor of the Year Award, Lighthouse Real Estate, 2008
• President's Club Award, Wachovia Bank, 2004

Hobbies
• Spending time with my family
• Playing the piano
• Listening to Classical Music
• Painting/Sketching
• Boating
• Reading a wide variety of books on history, cultural evolution, and scientific research

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Build collaborative partnerships and relationships with businesses and organizations that are regional in their footprint
• Support economic attraction, growth and stability for Central Virginia residents and employers

Mark Gordon - At Large

Professional Information
• Chief Executive Officer, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center

Educational Background
• Bachelors, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• Masters, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Executive Education, Wake Forest & Harvard

Family Information 
• Wife Teresa
• Daughter Bethany
• Son Zeb



Community Activities
• Board of Directors, Midlothian Family YMCA
• Board of Directors, Chesterfield County Public Education Foundation
• Board of Directors, Sacred Heart Center 
• Board of Directors, Leadership Metro Richmond
• Board of Directors, Better Housing Coalition
• Vestry, St. Paul's Episcopal Church

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Cooperation and regionalism the mutually benefits Chesterfield and the metro communities
• Enhancing member value

Brian Harding - At Large

Professional Information
• Area Sales Manager, United Parcel Services, with background in Engineering and Operations

Educational Background
• B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineer, Virginia Tech
• NBA, Averett University

Family Information 
• Wife Ashley Baka Harding
• Son Camden

Community Activities
• Richmond Business Council, GRCC
• United Way
• Institute of Industrial Engineers

Hobbies
• Golf
• Spending time with my family
• Trying new things

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Support economic development efforts
• Support regionalism through collaboration and cooperation
• Successfully develop a comprehensive strategic plan
 

Patrick Magee - At Large

Professional Information
• Director of Sales & Marketing at Divine Staffing, Inc.

Educational Background
• Plymouth State University, Business Management

Family Information 
• Wife Betsy
• Dogs Callie and Kaiser

Community Activities
• Chairman, Professional Development Committee Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
• Current member and past President, BNInsteins


Hobbies
• Time with family
• Golf, fishing, hunting, hiking
• Reading
• Woodworking
• Politics

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Grow the Chamber's membership
• Continue to increase member value
• Enhance the awareness of the Chamber in the metro region
 

Wythe Michael - At Large

Professional Information
• Founder and President, Ramey | Michael Business Law Group, PC, Midlothian, Virginia

Educational Background
• University of Richmond School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
• College of William and Mary, Bachelor of Arts, 1989

Family Information 
• Wife Karen I. Michael, Owner of Karen Michael Consulting, a Human Resources Consulting Firm
• Sons, Will and Tyler
• Daughter Sophie

Community Activities
• Ambassador, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
• Past Chairman of Advisory Council - Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
• Coach, Huguenot Little League
• Coach, Upward Basketball
• Coach, Soccer
• Member of Huguenot Road Baptist Church

Awards/Recognition
• 2011, Chairman’s Award, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

Hobbies
• Watching my children's sporting events
• Masters swimming
• Surfing
• William and Mary football
• Golf

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2011?
• Continue to look for ways to improve the business climate in Chesterfield County for both existing and new businesses.
• Grow the Chamber's membership. 

David Saunders - At Large

Professional Information
• President and Chief Idea Officer, Madison Main

Educational Background
• BA in English/Journalism, University of Mary Washington

Family Information 
• Wife Sue, substitute teacher for Chesterfield County Public Schools
• Children Hattie and Jack, both attend Chesterfield County Public Schools

Community Activities
• Executive Committee Member, Midlothian Rotary
• Chairman's Circle, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
• Goal Steering Chair, National MS Society
• Board Member, National MS Society-Central Virginia Chapter
• Board Member, Positive Vibe Cafe Foundation
• Board Member, Lucy Corr Foundation

Awards/Recognition
• 2011 Hype YP Workplace Award, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce 
• 2010 Award of Excellence in Communications from Society for New Communications Research, (SNCR) Stanford University
• 2010 VMFA Muse Award for Creativity in Business
• 2009 Finalist, SBA Business Person of the Year
• 2008 Ad Person of the Year, The Richmond Ad Club
• 2007 Rotary International Public Relations Award
• 2003 Fellow & Presenter, American Press Institute

Hobbies
• Fishing, hiking and camping with the family
• Golf, once in a blue moon

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Recruit and retain more members and become a more influential advocate for small and mid-size businesses
 

Sandy Smiley – At Large

Professional Information
• Vice President, Small Business Banker, Manager, Union First Market Bank, 2006 to current
• Small Business Licensed Financial Specialist, Wachovia Bank, 1994 to 2006
• Life and Annuities Specialist, Union Insurance Group, 2006 to 2010

Educational Background
• Richard Bland College
• Virginia Bankers Association 

Family Information 
• Two daughters, both married
• Granddaughter and grandson 

Community Activities
• Ambassador, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, 2007 to present 
• Member, Chester BNI, 2004 to 2006

Hobbies
• Spending time with family and friends 
• Vacationing at the beach

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Focus on retention of Chamber members
• Continued partnerships within the community to provide programs and information to business owners to enhance their success  

E. Wilson Davis, Jr. – Ex Officio

Professional Information
• Director of Economic Development, Chesterfield County
• Certified Economic Developer

Educational Background
• MBA , Virginia Commonwealth University
• BS, East Tennessee State University

Family Information
• Wife Marice
• Two daughters, Jennifer and Katy 
• Granddaughter, Charlotte
• Grandson, Sebastian
 

Community Activities
• Board President, John Tyler Community College Foundation
• Board member, Virginia Capital
• Board member, Japan Virginia Society 
• Board member, Graham Cancer Foundation 
• Past President, Virginia Economic Development Association 
• Past Chairman, Economic Development Committee-Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Awards/Recognition
• Cardinal award from Virginia Economic Development Association

Hobbies
• Golf
• Sporting clays

What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Continue to strengthen the partnership with the business community and the county to enhance economic development
• Build and diversify membership