Virginia REALTORS^® is proud to announce the 2026 class of the Virginia Leadership Academy (VLA)—a dynamic and highly competitive program designed to cultivate the next generation of REALTOR^® leaders across the Commonwealth and beyond.

VLA is more than a leadership program; it is a transformative experience that equips participants with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to lead with purpose in their businesses, associations, and communities. Through immersive retreats, hands-on team challenges, and meaningful peer collaboration, VLA participants sharpen their leadership abilities while gaining deeper insight into the real estate industry and the REALTOR^® organization at both the state and national levels.

Please join us in congratulating the outstanding REALTORS^® selected for the 2026 Virginia Leadership Academy:

• Tabitha Dalton— Williamsburg REALTORS^®
• Tondra Devarel— Richmond Association of REALTORS^®
• Whitney Doss— Dan River REALTORS^® Association
• James Enoch— Lynchburg Association of REALTORS^®
• Kandy Fisk— Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS^®
• Irene Franklin— REALTORS^® Association of Prince William
• Steven Furrow— Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS^®
• Kimberly Holzer— Greater Piedmont REALTORS^®
• Tamara Inzunza— Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS^®
• Traci Shoberg— Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS^®
• Sheronica Thompson— Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS^®
• Petrina Tyree— Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS^®

Peggy Todd will be serving as the 2026 class mentor for this group of future industry leaders.