2011Greater Richmond

Business Hall of FameThe Jefferson HotelThursday Evening

May 19, 2011

Congratulations to the 2011 Laureates

Jon C. KingChairman, President

Exclusive Staffing

Thomas G. Snead, Jr.Retired President

Wellpoint, Inc., Southeastern Region

C. Kenneth Wright Former Owner/Licensee

29 Avis Rent-A-Car Locations

LaVerne P. KingChief Operating Officer

Exclusive Staffing

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Junior Achievement programs are designed to inspire students from a young age to set goals while giving them the tools and

knowledge needed to make their dreams a reality. From our young-est participants in kindergarten to high school seniors, JA provides practical economics, career planning, skill building, and a value for lifelong learning, leadership, and thoughtful economic choices.

Our dynamic and user-friendly curriculum is only half of the com-plete Junior Achievement experience. All JA programs are delivered by community and business role models who share their experience and offer guidance and direction. Hands-on activities are incorporat-ed into each lesson to reinforce the concepts to make learning fun. Critical workforce skills such as teamwork, ethics, communication, problem solving and goal setting are emphasized at every level.

The end result of a community’s investment in Junior Achievement is a skilled, motivated and productive future workforce.

As you look into the stories of our greatest business leaders and our Laureates you will recognize moments where their dreams were born and find mentors who inspired dedication and persistence in reaching for those dreams. Our ultimate desire at Junior Achieve-ment is to ensure that more of those dreams are born and sustained in generations to come… not by accident or luck but on purpose, by design, and with the full support of the community.

Last year, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia touched over 20,000 students in 1,015 classrooms and helped them to better understand that we all have the capacity to be successful.

VISION & ASPIRATIONS

2011 GREATER RICHMOND BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUREATES

THOMAS G. SNEAD JR., currently in retirement, most recently served as President and CEO, of Well-Point Inc.’s Southeast Region. Before the merger of Wellpoint Inc. and Anthem Inc. in November 2005, he served as President of Anthem Southeast, and prior to its merger with Anthem Inc. in July of 2002, Mr. Snead was the Chairman and CEO of

Trigon Healthcare Inc.. He worked for the above Blue Cross and Blue Shield organizations in Virginia for more than 20 years before retiring in early 2006.

Mr. Snead is currently on the board of Zigmo, LLC, a private equity investment. His extensive philanthropic board service includes Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), The School of Business Foundation of VCU, VCU Health System, and the Virginia Historical Foundation. In addition, he was recently appointed to the boards of ChildFund and

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia and began his service in January 2011.

From 2001 until the company’s bankruptcy plan was approved in late 2009, Mr. Snead served on the board of directors of LandAmerica Financial Group (a NYSE company). He was founding Chairman of Xenith Bank until spring 2009 and on the board of the Blue Health-care Bank until January 2010. His past community or charitable board service includes the Virginia Healthcare Foundation where he served as Chairman, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Riverside Health System.

A native of Halifax County, Virginia, Mr. Snead is a 1976 hon-ors graduate of VCU, earning a B.S. in Accounting. In 1999 he was awarded VCU’s School of Business Alumni Star Award at Founder’s Day. He has been married for 37 years to Vickie M. Snead. They have two daughters, Christen and Lauren.

JON C. KING serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Staffing Companies which provides temporary and permanent staffing services. Founded by Jon and his wife, LaVerne, in 1990, it is headquartered in Richmond with additional employees in Atlanta. The company is currently expanding into Nashville and Orlando.

Jon contributes significant time, energy and financial support to many organizations in the Richmond region. He is a past Chairman of the Board of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and has served as President of the Board of the Maymont Foundation. He currently serves on boards for First Market Bank, Bon Secours, the VA Tourism Corporation, CenterStage Foundation, Venture Richmond, Early Education Regional Learning Council, the Coalition for a Greater Richmond, the VA Council on Economic Education, Virginia 21, the Corporate Council of the Richmond Ballet and is a Fellow of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He is a member of the Forum Club and the Management Roundtable Executive Committee. Jon has previously served on the boards of Leadership Metro Richmond, the Greater Richmond Partnership, the Community Foundation, the Vir-ginia Council of CEO’s, Advisory Board of the YWCA, Elk Hill Farm and the Richmond Industrial Development Authority. He served on Mayor Tim Kaine’s Advisory Cabinet and is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond’s Class of 1992. Jon received the 2000 National Association of Community Leadership Distinguished Leadership Award, the 2003 Gold Star Award from the Virginia Minority Sup-plier Development Council and the Trailblazer Award for Vision from the Metropolitan Business League.

LAVERNE P. KING serves as Chief Operating Officer of Exclusive Staffing Companies. LaVerne attended Xavier University in New Orleans and has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Howard University in D.C. She worked as a Program Administrator in the Assistance Secretary of Labor’s office in D.C. for two years, then as a

Buyer for Bloomingdale Brothers stores in New York and New Jersey. Following three Years in retail, LaVerne became a Branch Manager in the Retail Division of Hibernia Bank & Trust in New Orleans (now Capital One). She later became a Vice President and Special Assistant to the President of American Bank & Trust in New Orleans where she managed and restructured retail bank branches. She later moved into Personal and Small Business Lending where she served 10 years.

After starting Exclusive Staffing, LaVerne began to focus on individ-ual development and social service efforts. She worked pro bono with the Richmond Career Advancement Center, Henrico County Social Services Department and the Emporia Department of Social Services teaching classes in Image, Dress and Motivational Training allowing her to assist low income women and single heads of households in improv-ing their life skills.

LaVerne has served as President of the Virginia Association of Tem-porary Staffing Services and on the Employer Advisory Board of the Virginia Employment Commission.

C. KENNETH WRIGHT, is the owner of Wright Properties and founder of Rent-A-Car Company, Inc. Born in Amelia County, Ken’s family moved to Chesterfield in his childhood where he graduated from Chester High School. With a love of cars and all things mechanical, Ken worked in high school with U-Drive It Company in downtown Richmond. After

serving in WWII, he continued with that local company. From these no-ble beginnings, he started Rent-A-Car Company, Inc in 1954, purchas-ing a then virtually unknown rental car company franchise, Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Over the next 45 years Ken led the expansion of his company across Virginia and into Maryland and Delaware to 24 locations.

Ken became Chairman of Avis Rent a Car Inc.’s Advertising and Policy Committee from 1991-98, having been a continuous member for 39 years. In this role he facilitated one of the most successful advertising campaigns in American history – “Avis is only No. 2 – We try harder”. This campaign helped establish wide-spread brand recognition for Avis. Ken has been honored with multiple awards throughout his career, including the Executive Leadership Award from Avis Rental News, an

industry trade publication, and was a finalist for the Virginia Entrepre-neur of the Year Award in 1998. He received the Automobile Man of the Year Award in 1998 and the Individual Philanthropist of the Year for Richmond in 2007.

As passionate philanthropists, Ken and his wife Dianne are particu-larly supportive of Virginia Commonwealth University. To date, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Foundation has donated $17 million to VCU, including gifts to Massey Cancer Center and the Pauley Heart Center Division of Cardiology. Ken and Dianne are also proud of the million dollar scholarship fund they established in 2006 in the name of Eugene P. Trani, which provides financial aid to students. Ken has been a member of the Downtown Richmond Rotary Club and the YMCA for almost 50 years.

Ken has one daughter, Nancy, who lives in New York, and a brother James, who lives with his wife in Lynchburg. His love of automotives continues with his collection of classic cars. In a book titled “Unlimited Mileage”, written by Ken in 1999, he states “I have never wanted to be in any other business and never wanted to live any place but Richmond.”

Chairman: Katherine Busser

Capital One

For over 20 years, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame has honored the area’s most

distinguished business men and women for their outstanding contri-butions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. This year, four business leaders will be welcomed as laureates into The Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame in a black tie induction ceremony to be held Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Jefferson Hotel. Katherine Busser of Capital One will serve as the Chairman and emcee for the evening.

The Laureates inducted into the Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame are among the most esteemed leaders of our community. The individuals recognized have experienced a lifetime of business success and have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and the community. Through their actions and accomplishments, they serve as role models for young people.

The Junior Achievement Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame 2011 laureates were selected based on their record of business

achievements and demonstration of sustained business excellence, courageous thinking and actions, vision and innovation, longevity of inspiring leadership and community mindfulness.

In addition, nominees serve as role models for those who follow. Stated more simply, Hall of Fame Laureates are individuals whose work has moved the greater Richmond community in a positive and stronger direction.

The JA Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame continues to grow as the list of inductees increases and inspires all within the business community. JA is fortunate to be hosting this prestigious event for the 23rd year. This is a significant accomplishment for both the Business Hall of Fame and Junior Achievement.

JA is also pleased to announce a collaboration with the Richmond Boys Choir, who will perform at the event.

Gold Hall of Fame Sponsors

BB&T

Silver Hall of Fame Sponsors

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Portraits By Christy

2011 SPONSORS

THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 23RD ANNUAL GREATER RICHMOND BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Bronze Hall of Fame Sponsors

Bluestone Process Dynamics, LLCBon Secours Richmond Health SystemCapital Region Airport Commission

Norwood H. Davis, Jr.Deloitte

Dominion ResourcesGenworth Financial, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.Owens & Minor, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLPMr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sharp

SunTrust BankTV Jerry

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business

Wachovia, a Wells Fargo CompanyWilliams Mullen P.C.

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Floral Sponsors

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RCM&D, Inc. Union First Market Bank

Table Hosts

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJon E. MathiasenChairmanMarilyn T. BotaVice Chair George F. BoatrightImmediate Past Chairman Christopher L. WallaceTreasurerJonathan B. MacdonaldSecretaryTimothy J. LaytonChair, Board DevelopmentAshleigh A. McDermottChair, FundraisingDorene S. Billingsley Chair, Education & VolunteersKatie E. GilstrapChair, Image & AwarenessRenee FisherEdward H. Phillips, Jr.David WasikAdHoc

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLeigh BernardKelly W. BoykinFrancis S. BlakeErin J. BurnsWilliam A. CaseyStephan F. ClementiPaul M. Dickinson, Jr.Veronica L. DonchezJames DoughertyHoward GoldfineSimon HodgesValdean LangenburgQuenton R. LeeChristine LindvallStephen D. McCallMatthew M. McDavidRobert C. Norman

John O’BriantJoseph C. RamageAmanda RichardsonTodd RoundtreeLynn M. SchaferJacquelyn E. StoneJanet TopeMilam WaltersAdrienne P. WhitakerClif T. WilliamsTimothy C. Winder

ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORSBeverley W. Armstrong J. Stewart Bryan, IIIThomas E. Capps C. Edwin EstesWilliam H. Goodwin, Jr. Brenton S. HalseyVernard W. Henley Jeffrey M. LackerCharles S. Luck, IIIG. Gilmer Minor, IIIJames E. Ukrop

EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARDDr. Yvonne W. Brandon Dr. Marcus J. Newsome Dr. Stewart D. Roberson Dr. Patrick Russo

STAFFElaina BrennanDiana FakhouriKate KiktaAndrew Kirk Amber Mays Shannon PetskaDaphne Swanson

The recent economic turmoil has impacted us all - small busi-nesses, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits alike. As our

local and national economies begin to show signs of recovery, we must continue to address the causes of this recession and work to-gether to ensure our citizens are better prepared to navigate a future economic crisis.

At Junior Achievement, we view these recent events as an opportu-nity to teach young people the basic life skills necessary to become self-sufficient, productive members of both our local community and our increasingly competitive global marketplace. Work readi-ness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship are not only the tenets of JA’s mission but, we believe, the tools that today’s students must hone to help rebuild our economy on a stronger foundation.

Fortunately, we are not alone. There is a renewed focus on eco-nomic and financial education which has sparked an urgent need to grow JA programming. With our educational and corporate part-ners, we are dedicated to addressing the demand for JA programs from teachers in our region. We are committed to our community and committed to teaching and inspiring our future leaders.

It is through events like the Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame that we celebrate who we are and our core purpose to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. By honoring this distinguished group of individuals on May 19th we also honor the hard work and community values that we must encourage in Richmond’s next generation of business leaders. On behalf of the Junior Achievement of Central Virginia Board and Advisory Board of Directors we congratulate each laureate along with their families for creating a legacy of corporate success and community citizenship.

Jon E. MathiasenChairman

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia President & CEO

Capital Region Airport Commission

Platinum Hall of Fame Sponsors

John B. AdamsThomas N. AllenRuth & Franco AmbrogiGordon Reid AndersonBeverley W. ArmstrongWilliam W. BerryWilliam C. BoinestThomas C. BoushallDavid Tennant BryanRudolph H. BunzlThomas E. CappsJ. Harwood CochraneJosée G. CovingtonJ. Stewart Bryan, III

Walter W. CraigieGordon L. CrenshawNorwood H. Davis, Jr.Frederick Deane, JrEverette A. Eggleston, Sr.C. Edwin EstesRobey EstesJoseph C. FarrellThomas F. Farrell IICharles H. Foster, Jr.Michael D. FraizerWilliam H. Goodwin, Jr.Bruce C. GottwaldFloyd D. Gottwald, Sr.

Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr.Nathan S. GumenickBrenton S. HalseyPhilip HaxallVernard W. HenleyCharles T. HillHugh E. JoyceStanley K. Joynes, IIIAlan I. KirshnerBenjamin J. Lambert, Jr.Sydney & Frances LewisCharles S. Luck, IIISteven A. MarkelDavid N. Martin

E. Morgan MasseyC. Coleman McGeheeG. Gilmer Minor, Jr.G. Gilmer Minor, IIIT. Justin MooreRobert F. NorfleetMoses D. Nunnally, Jr.Stanley F. PauleyDavid P. ReynoldsW. Thomas RiceE. Claiborne Robins, Sr.John RolfeW. Harry Schwarzchild, Jr.Carroll L. Saine

S. Buford ScottRichard L. SharpRobert C. SleddJohn W. SnowFrank J. SpragueWallace StettiniusFred T. TattersallCharles G. Thalhimer, Sr.William B. Thalhimer, Jr.William B. Thalhimer, Sr.Richard G. TilghmanClarence L. Townes, Sr.James E. UkropJoe & Jacquelin Ukrop

Robert S. UkropHenry L. Valentine IIMaggie L. WalkerHays T. WatkinsCarole M. WeinsteinMarcus M. WeinsteinJames C. Wheat, Jr.J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr.E. Carlton Wilton, Sr.Samuel S. Wurtzel

Past Laureates - The Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame

It is my privilege to serve as chair-man of the 23rd Annual Greater

Richmond Business Hall of Fame, through which we recognize commu-nity leaders who have made a unique impact on our free enterprise system and on the metropolitan Richmond community as a whole. I ask that you join us as we recognize this year’s laureates, Jon and LaVerne King, Tom Snead and Ken Wright, and celebrate their many accomplishments.

The 2011 honorees are known as outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs who, through their work, have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the quality of life in the Richmond region. They join a distinguished group of past laureates whose accomplish-ments have made an indelible impact on our community.

For over 40 years, Junior Achievement has been teaching young people in Richmond the values embodied by our honorees – as well as the economics of life. In the last year alone, JA of

Central Virginia served more than 20,000 students. Along with its community partners, JA is promoting self-sufficiency and preserving the spirit of free enterprise by providing students with the vital finan-cial literacy, entrepreneurial and work readiness education they need to succeed in business and in life.

Capital One shares Junior Achievement’s belief in the importance of teaching financial management and fiscal responsibility to our youth, especially during these tough economic times. For this reason, Capital One not only invests financially in JA programs, but our associates in the Commonwealth annually provide more than 5,000 volunteer hours to JA, including 3,500 hours here in Central Virginia.

On behalf of Junior Achievement, the board of directors, our volun-teers, and event sponsors, I am happy to extend congratulations to the 2011 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame Laureates. Please join us on May 19 as we honor our colleagues and celebrate their accomplishments.

Katherine BusserCapital OneChairman, 2011 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame

Honoring Leaders, Inspiring Youth

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