Mary G. Commander is an attorney and certified mediator. She has been practicing law in Norfolk since 1985, with an emphasis on family law. She has particular expertise in the field of adoptions and is the author of "Adoption Procedures and Forms, A Guide for Virginia Lawyers", the primary reference book on adoptions in Virginia .

Judy Cook Hamann has spent almost 20 years developing and implementing marketing programs for various organizations throughout the mid-Atlantic region. She is President of Next Steps Resourcing, Inc., a marketing consulting firm that guides companies and organizations through the marketing process. Her focus is on showing organizations the power of target marketing, the advantages of a strong client maintenance program, and the impact of having the right mix of message and medium.

Regional as well as local organizations have been served including engineers, architects, accountants, interior designers, mortgage lenders, financial advisors, a software development company, various retail operations, churches, schools and other non-profit organizations.

After successfully working as a corporate officer in a major retail organization for twenty-one years, Felicia switched to custom contract furnishings in 1992 as VP of Marketing for Mariana Contract Furniture, Inc. In 1996, she co-founded and became senior VP of sales and corporate secretary for Sorrentino Mariani & Company, Inc. She successfully directed the company into its niche market of mid to upper end properties and negotiated the contract for government sales which resulted in a 250% growth for the company in the last three years. Through the company Ms. Mariani works with numerous local organizations by supporting their programs through employment and training.

Ronda began working with Lee Telecom in 1995 as an Electronic Security Technician. Lee Telecom provides Telephone Systems, Voice and Data cabling including fiber optics, and Security Systems focusing on commercial and government customers. She has literally worked her way up the ladder as she as held virtually every position in the company including Installation Technician, Warehouse Clerk and Accounting Manager. On numerous occasions, she held multiple positions simultaneously. The knowledge she gained about each position came from her hands-on approach and an inquisitive nature, which produced a never-ending string of questions. In 2002, Ronda acquired the business and is the majority shareholder. Ronda has completely restructured the company, which has led to an increase in net income of 150%.

Dory entered the work force at 16 years old as a sewing machine operator in a shoe factory. She moved to Virginia Beach in 1976 and became a machine operator for Palle and Karen Bistrup at US Flag & Signal. She purchased the majority shares in 1998. Her journey from operator to executive has had its share of bumps in the road. From "one of the girls" to "the boss" has been a challenge and has in many ways defined who Dory has become. Transforming from "the employee who could operate every machine and knowing that she can do it faster and probably better", to "the true measurement of my success is how my employees perform" tends to provide the goals necessary to grow as a business women. Since buying the company sales have increased 65% and the number of employees has doubled. US Flag and Signal moved from a 9000 square foot facility in Virginia Beach to a 22000 square foot facility in Portsmouth in 2005.