Vargas Chairs 2021-22 Leadership Fairfax Board of Directors

FAIRFAX, VA — Danny Vargas, president and founder of the VARCom Solutions marketing agency, was recently appointed the chairman of Leadership Fairfax, following the organization's most recent election, according to a release. He succeeds outgoing chairman Kimberly Stewart, founder of Stepping Stones Consulting.

“I am humbled and thrilled to step in as chairman of such an impactful and dynamic organization as Leadership Fairfax at such a pivotal time,” Vargas said, in the “We are living through a unique intersection of great anticipation for an economic and social revival after a stifling pandemic; the devastation faced by so many families who lost loved ones or livelihoods due to COVID-19; and the realization that our society still has a long way to go in reckoning with racial, ethnic and other disparities. As has been the case for over 30 years, Leadership Fairfax will be a leading voice in the region for positivity, unity, and an honest/frank approach to addressing the challenges we face. Our board, including the exceptional and diverse group of new members, is prepared to make a real difference at a time when the region needs it most.”

Vargas will join the other newly elected members of the 2021-22 Board of Directors, which will help develop and inspire local leaders through the organization's three leadership programs — Leadership Fairfax Institute Signature Program, Emerging Leaders Institute, and Lifetime Leaders Program.

“Leadership Fairfax is excited to welcome this group of highly motivated, talented and equity-focused leaders to the Board of Directors” said Karen Cleveland, president and CEO of Leadership Fairfax. “We’re confident that our newly elected and returning directors are uniquely positioned to support the organization in its efforts to address the needs of businesses, non-profits and government in training leaders to make a positive difference for our community.”

In addition to his role at Leadership Fairfax, Vargas also serves as the chairman emeritus of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino and is a former chairman of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development. He is also a member of the Dulles Regional Chamber and is the secretary of the Virginia State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Cynthia Bailey, who is Fairfax County's deputy county attorney, also joins the board in the position of vice-chair.

Here are the 2021-22 Leadership Fairfax Board of Directors:

• Danny Vargas, VARCom Solutions, chairman
• Cynthia Bailey, Fairfax County Attorney's Office, vice-chair
• Catherine Nelson, CA Nelson Consulting, treasurer
• Dominic Bonaiuto, Inova Health System, secretary
• Kimberly Stewart, Stepping Stones Consulting, immediate past chair
• Doug McDonald, Venable
• Meera Ahamed, Washington Gas
• Huey Battle, Washington Gas - retired
• Howard Bell, Always Be Learning
• Sindy Benavides*, League of Latin United American Citizens
• Stephanie Berkowitz, Northern Virginia Family Services
• Bill Bouie, Sky Communications
• Karen Cleveland, Leadership Fairfax
• Dr. Jim Egenrieder, Virginia Tech NCR
• Leila Gordon*, Reston Community Center
• Andy Grimm, Apple Federal Credit Union
• Emily Holubowich, American Heart Association
• Loren Hudziak, Google
• Jonathon LaCroix, Cox Communications
• Susan Parr, FedWriters
• Scott Price*, Dominion Energy
• Juan Rengel*, Fairfax County Department of Taxation
• Cathy Riley, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
• Marie Robles *, Northwest Federal Credit Union
• Lynne Strobel, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh
• Douglas Tyson, Fairfax County Public Schools
• Susan Voss, Navy Federal Credit Union
• Kerrie Wilson*, Cornerstones

* New board member