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GO (Growth & Opportunity) Virginia Region 5 Council Welcomes New Members

Norfolk, Virginia — The GO Virginia Region 5 Council is pleased to announce the appointment of the following new members, for three-year terms, effective July 1, 2026

Ms. Terry Banez, President & CEO, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce
CAPT. Janet Days (USN – Ret.), Director of Economic Development, City of Suffolk
Mr. Marshall Everett, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Regent University
Mr. Monty Mason, Senior Director of Community Affairs and Partnerships, William & Mary
Mr. Thomas McCarthy, Client Solutions Manager, Hourigan
Mr. Josh Miller, President, Adventum Group

Thomas Frantz, Chair, GO Virginia Region 5 Council, said, “We look forward to working with Ms. Banez, CAPT. Days, Mr. Everett, Mr. Mason, Mr. McCarthy, and Mr. Miller. They are proven leaders and visionaries in their fields and bring strong judgment to the Council. Their knowledge and experience will strengthen our decision-making and impact.”

About GO Virginia
Growth and Opportunity (GO) Virginia is a statewide initiative that supports regional collaboration among business, education, and government to foster private-sector growth and create higher-paying jobs. GO Virginia funds are directly aligned with each Region’s Growth & Diversification Plan to grow high impact industries. GO Virginia Region 5 is comprised of 16 cities and counties located in Hampton Roads and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Region 5 Council is representative of 25 diverse business and community leaders led by Chair Tom Frantz and Vice Chair Lynn Taylor. GO VA website

About Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
The Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable brings together corporate and higher education CEOs and Presidents with the mission to enhance the region’s economic advantage and growth trajectory. The Roundtable also serves as the support organization for Region 5 of Virginia’s innovative GO (Growth & Opportunity) Virginia program. Roundtable website