
Our Mission
The Portsmouth Partnership is a group of volunteer business, professional and civic leaders who are committed to Portsmouth’s economic development in the broadest possible sense. The mission of the Portsmouth Partnership is to promote economic growth, leadership and education within the city of Portsmouth.
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In pursuing a path toward a rich and rewarding quality of life for all of Portsmouth’s citizens, the Partnership’s members work to:
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The Partnership has created several affiliates to effectively address these efforts: the Greater Portsmouth Development Corporation, the Partnership Development Corporation, the Lefcoe Leadership Foundation, the Portsmouth Partnership Foundation, and PortsEvents. In a typical year the Partnership’s briefing room hosts more meetings for other non-profits and organizations than for its own affiliates.
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Create job opportunities and tax revenue
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Identify and groom future leaders within the city
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Directly support worthwhile non-profit organizations
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Bring underutilized properties to their highest and best use
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Promote trade and tourism in Portsmouth’s historic Olde Towne district
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And foster support for Portsmouth’s public schools and their innovative programs
Our Vision
The Portsmouth Partnership shall support its mission by effectively:​
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Fostering leadership
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Supporting education
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Encouraging economic development
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Helping to broaden the tax base in our city
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Recognizing Portsmouth’s role in our maritime region
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Being “issue driven” in seeking fulfillment of its mission
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Acting upon other issues identified by the Board from time to time
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Coordinating and cooperating with other localities on regional issues
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Supporting public safety as an essential component of economic vitality and quality of life
Our People
The Portsmouth Partnership consists of volunteer business leaders from across the community.
Officers
PRESIDENT

Dr. Johnny J. Garcia
CEO
SimIs Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT

Max Greenhood
President
Rocketbike
TREASURER

Ashton Lewis, Jr
Chief Operating Officer
First Team Auto Group

Michelle Wren
Executive Director
Portsmouth Partnership
Directors

G. Robert Aston, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
TowneBank

Edward A. Barham
Buzz Franchise Brands

Julie Bartley
Dollar Bank

James E. Bento
Fairlead

Anna Bonet
CEO
Elizabeth River Crossings

Kate Brinn
Bon Secours Maryview
Medical Center

Stefanie Osfolk Brown
The Bier Garden

Bradford R. Cherry
Cherry Carpet & Flooring

Joseph M. Donnelly
President
Donnelly Real Properties, LLC

Michael P. Fitzwater
Special Events Virginia

Dr. Stephen Genthner
CEO/Host Doctor
Olde Towne Family Chiropractic

Jaclyn Gordon
Owner/Consultant
Thrive Consulting, LLC

Herbert A. Haneman
President
Western Branch Diesel

Dr. Roberta Hansel-Union
CEO/Owner
Hansel-Union Consulting

William H. Hargrove, III
HBA Architecture & Interior Design

Dana M. Hathorn
Tidewater Community College

Stephen E. Heretick
Stephen E. Heretick, P.C.
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David Host, Jr.
Riverside Enterprises

C. Bradford Hunter
AVP Commercial Lending
TowneBank

Ryan C. Kenrick
Williams Mullen

John Paul
Business Banker, AVP
Atlantic Union Bank

Christine N. Piersall
Partner
Williams Mullen
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Konner Pritchard
Truist

Melissa Ramsey
River's Casino Portsmouth

Joel Rhew
Senior Vice President
Bank of America

Joel Rubin
Representative
Wheelabrator Technologies

Robin Schmalbach
Chief Operating Officer
Integrated Management Group, LLC

Chris Shelton
Ashton Shelton
Enterprises, LLC
Hope Sinclair, Ph.D.
Communities in Schools of Hampton Roads
Maurice D. Slaughter
President
Bayside Harley-Davidson
William Taylor
Taylor Legacy Group
Matthew Tuttle
Total Business Solutions

David R. Tynch
President
Cooper, Spong & Davis, P.C.

Rob Wilber
CFO
Seaward Marine Corp

Tamara S. Williams
Tidewater Community College
Ex-Officios
Alex Benitez
Edward Bland
Dr. Elie Bracy
Charles Brogan
Brian Donahue
Mayor Shannon Glover
Arial Jones
Peter Kopacz
Bruce LaLonde
Michael Voss

Donald Comer
Don Comer Ford, Inc

Robin S. Cooke
TowneBank

Camille Crofton
Principal Partner
Crofton Diving

Thomas Cross
Virginia Port Authority

Stephen J. Korving
CFP
Korving & Company, LLC

Justin C. Lovell
President
Forsythe Inc.

L. Louise Lucas
Senator
18th District of Virginia

Curtis C. Lyons
Owner
Roger Brown's Restaurant

William S. Magann, Jr.
Project Manager
W.F. Magann Corp.

Cannon Moss
President & General Manager
Norfolk & Portsmouth
Belt Line

Peggy Murphy
TowneBank

Fred J. Pasquine
President
Fairlead