With more than 30 years as an industry leader in the DC Metro Area, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and abundance of resources to his BOWA colleagues and clients. The industry of high-end remodeling plays to his strengths as an enthusiastic team builder and decision maker who loves planning complex projects and meeting demanding timelines. His commitment to continued education provides his clients with the latest in technology and construction methodology. Steve holds three industry designations of Certified Remodeler, Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler, and Universal Design Certified Professional through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). He has also completed a certification in advanced negotiation from Harvard University. A sought-after speaker, Steve enjoys giving back to the community that has provided him so many opportunities. He has lived in Northern Virginia with his family since 1989, volunteering with local charities such as the Young Hearts Foundation for leukemia and lymphoma research and Shelter House which supports families experiencing challenges in their lives.

Joe Potthast is a partner and senior account executive at Foundation Insurance Group, an independent Property & Casualty insurance agency with offices in Falls Church, VA and Louisville, KY. Joe graduated with a degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Old Dominion University in 2009 and in 2015 was designated by Business Insurance America as one of the industry’s top performers under 40. Joe lives in Falls Church with his wife & newborn daughter and enjoys travel, time with family/friends and golf.

Erika Baez-Grimes is a senior Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional with Transworld Business Advisors. Erika helps business owners and C-Level executives buy and sell companies, create strategic exit plans, uncover M&A opportunities, and explore franchising options. Ultimately doing “Good Deals for Good People.”

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

Ms. Carter is an experienced civil litigator servicing clients in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She is the Managing Attorney of General Counsel, PC. She attended the University of Virginia graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Affairs. After studying at the University of Virginia, Ms. Carter attended Syracuse University College of Law as a member of the Class of 2014. During law school, Ms. Carter was an editor of the Syracuse Law Review and participated in the Moot Court Honor Society. She was honored as a member of the Justinian Honor Society and received the Pro Bono Service Award for her service to the Syracuse community.

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.

Helen Castro works as a Senior Manager in Andersen’s Commercial Practice in McLean, Virginia. She specializes in working with businesses structured as pass-through entities (partnerships and S corporations) with a focus on industries including private-equity/investment, real estate, professional services, technology and a variety of owner-operated businesses. Helen has over 14 years of experience in tax, audit, compilation, review, accounting, and small-business consulting. She graduated with a Master of Taxation degree from Villanova University and received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University. Helen started her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen and has worked in both small and mid-sized accounting firms throughout Northern Virginia which has enabled her to gain extensive, firsthand experience working with businesses and their owners. Helen is a native to Northern Virginia and her hobbies include photography, biking, running, and enjoying the great outdoors.

TJ is an architect, the founder of Designed Happy, and passionate about helping you live happier at home (and having fun getting there).

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.

Jeff Wingrove has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan Delivery Corporation since 1995. Metro Delivery is the oldest courier service in the Washington, DC area and employs more than 100 individuals. Mr. Wingrove joined the company as General Manager in 1990. He was soon after named Director of Sales and Marketing, and Vice-President prior to being appointed President and CEO. In these roles, his duties include General Manager of Sales, Operations and Client Relations, Vice-President of Sales, CFO and Director of Marketing. He also directs the continuing diversification and implementation of Metropolitan’s new service lines. Since 1995, Mr. Wingrove has overseen the acquisition of Metro Delivery and led the organization through its transition from document delivery and conventional courier service to the full scale delivery of freight, cargo, office furnishings, trade show exhibits, warehousing and logistical services, and transfer of international mail. A leader in sustainability and green initiatives, Mr. Wingrove launched Metropolitan’s eWaste Disposal Program, Paper Shredding & Computer Recycling Services. Mr. Wingrove attributes the continuing success of his company to several key factors: the tenure and experience of his staff, some of whom have been with Metropolitan for more than 3 decades; the early development and implementation of proprietary software that heavily contributes to Metro’s successful operation; and marketing resources that assist his clients in the growth of their enterprise. Past President of the WEA, Mr. Wingrove also serves on the Board of Directors for iCommunity and is Chairman of the Board for Metro Delivery Corp. His other affiliations include the Board of Trade, NAIOP, CREW, ABA, Tip Club USA, DCBIA, iCommunity, DC Chamber of Commerce, IJSBA, AWA, ASW, WBJ, Capital Cabal, MCAA, Ethos International, Global Resorts, and Gold Crown.