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Designed Happy is a high-end full service residential architecture, interior design, & décor firm licensed in DC, MD, VA, WV, NC, PA, and DE. They're experts in new construction & remodeling, in primary homes, vacation homes & condos. Visit DesignedHappy.com to learn more.
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The work Mark does for business owners: www.bsgma.com
AXA’s Sterling Group: www.ascendplanning.com
Shelter House: www.shelterhouse.org
With over 15 years of experience and a documented track record of success working with the C-suite, Erika has become a trusted business intermediary for clients across various industries i.e.: GovCon, Construction, Retail, Moving and more. She has received awards from numerous fortune 100 organizations for delivering exceptional results across sales channels including: Fintech, Payments, Retail, Real-Estate, SaaS-based architectures, and modernizing technologies. Her work in the lower-middle market space has helped her gain professional experience in negotiating complex contracts, capital raises for start-ups, business consulting, & franchise development. Erika takes pride in delivering solutions that create value for buyers, sellers, and executives nationwide.
Erika’s experience in business lead her to her own venture in 2016 when she founded of The BPH Group, Inc., a Women Owned Small Business that helps owners overcome 3 of their toughest challenges; high risk card processing, building commercial credit, and protecting key persons. Erika’s Florida based company has served dozens of businesses since inception and has enabled her clients to process over 86 million dollars in card revenue nationally.
Outside of her professional life, Erika is proud to be a 1st generation Latin-American Citizen who resides in central Virginia with her husband and blended family.
Erika serves as a council member for Latinas in Cyber, a 501c3 that provides education, community, and resources to Latinas pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Erika is also a proud tenured member of CREW Richmond, WICRE and the 1st 2024 member of Washington Executives Association.
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Listings: www.ErikaTheBroker.Com
Organizations and Affiliations: www.latinasincyber.com www.crewnetwork.org
I went on to graduate from The George Washington University starting in Electrical Engineering and ending in Pre-Health Professionalism. I am proud of my experiences in college joining the GWU Cheerleading team and finish Top 5 in the country. Upon graduation I started full time to work at Architectural Ceramics, Inc. doing outside and inside sales. This taught me how to work on my own as well as how to be apart of a team to help the company grow.
Over the years I have managed showrooms and many employees. I have gained invaluable experience from business groups like EO and Vistage. Since 2019 I have been President of now re-branded ACI to Architessa. Expanding our commercial group across the country over the next 5 years, continuing to grow our Southeast presence, and increase Hardscape division. I am confident with the tightening of our process and system we will get there.
His commitment to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within various sectors has allowed him to develop a robust network across industries including real estate, hospitality and restaurants, construction, logistics, and wholesale distribution. David's deep understanding of these markets, combined with his strong client focus, has consistently positioned him as one of the top-producing agents within Foundation Insurance Group.
Foundation Insurance Group, a local family-owned independent agency established in 1994 and recognized as one of the largest Erie Insurance agencies, provides a strong platform for David's client-centric approach. The agency's core values of honesty, relationships, knowledge, competitiveness, and professionalism align seamlessly with David's own commitment to excellence.
Outside of his professional endeavors, David cherishes quality time spent with his wife and two daughters. He is also an active member of his church community and enjoys playing pickleball and exercising.
Ms. Carter began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Justice Steve R. McCullough, while he served as a judge for the Virginia Court of Appeals. Upon finishing her clerkship, Ms. Carter worked as an associate attorney for a private law firm, handling civil litigation matters in a number of practice areas, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Ms. Carter is an experienced civil litigator in the following practice areas: contracts, guardianship/fiduciary law, real estate, landlord-tenant, appellate advocacy, bankruptcy, and business law. She is also well versed in a variety of transactional legal work including: leases–both commercial and residential, real estate contracts and negotiation, estate and probate, and business formation.
Todd’s career reflects a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for design and innovation. After starting out as a consultant at Accenture, he went on to co-found multiple businesses, including a successful technology startup that he later exited. He is known for his forward-thinking mindset, always exploring what’s next in design, technology, and customer experience.
In addition to running his business, Todd enjoys investing in emerging technologies and startups, as well as supporting charitable efforts in his local community. Outside of work, he and his wife love to travel, hike, cook, enjoy the arts, and explore new restaurants—often alongside their two amazing children as they chart their own paths.
My professional journey began in 2002 in Rockville, MD, where my talents were recognized and over time I was not only solving technical challenges but also helping to shape the business itself, eventually becoming Vice President of Strategy & Innovation.
In 2010, I embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and founded HMB TECH. Today, businesses nationwide trust us to be their IT department, ensuring seamless operations and robust cybersecurity. We act as a strategic partner proactively ensuring the smooth functioning of our clients' IT infrastructure while allowing the client organization to focus on its core business activities.
When I’m not running my business and elbow deep in tech, you’ll find me enjoying quality time with my wife and two kids, attending the weekly church service, playing defense on a Sunday soccer league, shooting hoops in pickup basketball games, and more recently discovering the joy of playing tennis.
Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Fashion Business, Gloria has been driven by business since an early age. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, she watched both her parents build lasting companies that continue to thrive—a legacy that shaped her belief in resilience, creativity, and sustainable growth.
Gloria's entrepreneurial path is deeply intertwined with service. Through Camino a Casa, the nonprofit she founded, she helps immigrant families access the tools and support they need to thrive. Whether it’s through publishing inspiring local stories, growing ethical luxury brands, or creating accessible fundraising solutions through Easy Raisy, Gloria’s work is rooted in making a meaningful impact.
She believes that in today’s fast-moving world, success comes through strength, forward-thinking, and the power of connection. Gloria continues to lead with heart—building businesses that serve, uplift, and inspire.
She along with her husband, Randy, founded Alabaster House, a nonprofit organization providing spiritual resources to government leaders. The commitment to confidentiality and personalized support has established Alabaster House as a trusted resource within the government arena. In this role, Kimberly leads prayer and chapel times for members of Congress and congressional spouses, governors and the first spouses, as well as government officials and their spouses in the three branches of government. In addition, Alabaster House fosters transformational leadership through an immersive leadership development program, designed to empower high-capacity influencers to lead in times of crisis. The Leadership Summit provides immersive training, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a unique opportunity for leaders to engage with members of Congress in roundtable discussions focused on the economic, legislative, and cultural dynamics shaping their spheres of influence.
With three decades of experience working with top national leaders, Kimberly is an effective leader, acclaimed speaker and presenter, who brings real-life perspectives to challenging and shifting times. She is also an avid event planner featuring many programs for national leaders such as conferences, coffees and special events. She holds a Bachelor of Science, Doctorate of Practical Ministry, and is an ordained chaplain. A resident of Maryland, and mother of two daughters, Kimberly enjoys ministry, politics, entertaining, sports, travel, and people.
Beyond his role in real estate, Fletcher is the Founder and CEO of Luke’s Wings Inc., an organization close to his heart. Through Luke’s Wings, Fletcher and his team provide invaluable support to wounded warriors, special operators, veterans in hospice care, and fallen officers and their families. By facilitating approximately 2,000 flights per year, totaling more than 16,000 flights since its inception in 2008, they reunite heroes with their loved ones during times of need. Fletcher’s dedication extends to fundraising efforts, with approximately $1,500,000 raised annually to support their mission.
Fletcher's professional achievements have been recognized on numerous occasions. He has been honored as Fox News "Power Player of the Week" in 2011, featured among the "250 Leaders Changing Washington" by Washington Life Magazine, and recognized with prestigious awards such as the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the USSOCOM Patriot Award, 2019.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Fletcher remains actively engaged in various organizations and activities aimed at serving his community. As a Board Member emeritus of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the City Tavern Club of Washington (CTC), he continues to contribute his expertise to meaningful causes. Additionally, as a Member and Founder of the Junior Member’s Entertainment Committee at Congressional Country Club, he fosters connections and camaraderie within the community.
After graduating from Penn State, Katie moved to Arlington to begin a career in sales and events with Design Cuisine caterers, the company which has served the last 5+ Presidential Inaugural Luncheons. She spent years as a trusted advisor to her Design clients, and in 2014, she pivoted her advisory role to the real estate industry.
Today, Katie is immersed in residential real estate. She is a broker, homeowner and landlord-investor. Since 2014, she has sold over 240 homes exceeding $165M in volume and has been intentional about building a business bound by integrity and trust. Throughout her career, she has earned respect from clients, colleagues and competitors alike. A huge part of Katie’s success stems from her deep understanding that real estate is a relationship business, and over the years, her impact has created meaningful outcomes that result in Katie becoming her clients’ lifelong real estate partner.
When working with Katie, clients appreciate her tenacity, upbeat spirit and partnership. What sets Katie apart is her “hands on” approach and that she isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves to help clients achieve the best results. Additionally, her clients know she is never going to sell them on something; rather she takes the time to discuss all available options, provide open and honest communication, and ultimately deliver sincere advice after analyzing the moving pieces.
After 12 years in North Arlington, Katie and her husband moved to Vienna, VA to finally get their English Bulldog the yard he deserves. In Katie’s spare time, she can be found cheering on her Nittany Lions or practicing her golf ‘game.’
With a deep commitment to building lasting relationships, Nathan and his team combine in-house expertise with an extensive network of trusted vendors to seamlessly fulfill every aspect of their clients’ property needs.
Nathan began his career after graduating from Penn State University, relocating to Alexandria to join Toll Brothers. He then advanced to HITT Contracting, Inc., where he gained valuable experience in the complexities of commercial construction. After a decade working for the prior owners of what is now Full Circle Property Solutions, Nathan and his business partner acquired the company and rebranded it with a broader mission and renewed purpose.
Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife and two children in their Del Ray neighborhood. His personal interests include fly fishing, golfing, and relaxing on the beaches of Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
