Greater Washington Board Of Trade

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1889

Leading the business community in advancing a vibrant regional economy

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Jack McDougle
Website Contact

About Organization

Leads the business community in advancing a vibrant regional economy through policy advocacy, economic development initiatives, and business connections. Based in Washington, DC, the board of trade has served the region since 1889. Operating with $3.8 million in annual revenue and 18 employees plus 87 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and support services for member organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.8M

+2.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.8M

+3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.9M

+108.9% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

18

+20% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,787,451 $3,781,320 $2,852,683 18
2023 $3,694,359 $3,670,628 $1,365,252 15
2022 $3,723,561 $3,444,833 $2,299,196 16
2021 $2,840,463 $2,672,542 $1,928,129 14
2020 $3,100,273 $3,244,714 $1,067,411 13
2019 $3,598,158 $3,406,320 $936,369 14
2018 $3,370,700 $3,172,650 $732,423 13

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Washington Board Of Trade

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Washington Board Of Trade.

JM

Jack McDougle

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $451,942
AB

Ashley Balis

SVP Strategy
Full-time
Compensation: $134,948
GL

George Longwell

Senior Vice President of Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $221,584
JS

Jessica Shehadi

General Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $181,717
DF

Daniel Flores

Vice President of Regional Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $163,507
SM

Shayla Moon

VP Regional Government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $109,382
BJ

Blue Jenkins

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
DD

Dave Dacquino

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
DD

Dominic Dom Delmolino

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
IJ

Ian Jefferson

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
IR

Israel Rocha

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
JJ

Jeanelle Johnson

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
JJ

Jermaine Johnson

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
JS

John Stalfort

General Counsel
2 hrs/week
KH

Keith Hennessey

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KS

Ken Samet

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
LD

Larry Di Rita

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
MA

Mario Acost-Velez

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
MJ

Melonie Johnson

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
MP

Mike Policicchio

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
MA

Misty Allen

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
PR

Patrick Ryan

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
PS

Patti Steis

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
RA

Rosie Allen-Herring

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
SL

Susan Lacz

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
TP

Tom Palmer

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
TP

Tony Pierce

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
TA

Tyler Anthony

2026 Chair | Executive Committee President and CEO, Pepco Holdings Learn More About Tyler
AD

Ashley Desing

Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations
LR

Lindsay Rodgers

Senior Program and Events Manager
NB

Nick Boykin

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

Milestones

1889

Organization Founded

1889

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1957

Regional Expansion

1957

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2024

Program Enhancement

2024

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

TA
Tyler Anthony Assistant Treasurer

Managing Principal, Washington DC Office, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

JA
Jean Accius, II President & CEO, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Learn More About Jean

Market Managing Principal, Metro DC, Grant Thornton LLP

AV
Ajay Vinze Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
AO
Alex Orfinger Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
AJ
Amry Junaideen Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
AF
Andrew Flagel Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
AG
Ashley Greenspan Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
BJ
Beth Johnson Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
BM
Bill Marx Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
BF
Brad Flickinger Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
BM
Brian McVay Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
BP
Bryan Pynchon Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CV
Caleb Vuljanic Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CP
Cassius Priestly Assistant Treasurer 2.31 hrs/week
CM
Catherine Meloy Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CH
Cecilia Hodges Treasurer 2.31 hrs/week
CM
Chris Molivadas Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CM
Clark Mercer Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CL
Corby Lawrence Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
CS
Courtney Spaeth Membership Chair 2.31 hrs/week
DK
Dale Kopnitsky Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DC
Darrell Conner Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DG
Dave Green Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DL
David Leudemann Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DW
David Whitesone Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DC
Dean Chang Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DP
Derrick Perkins Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DL
Diana Leon-Brown Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
DB
Doug Buffkin Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
EE
Ed Engles Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
EH
Elizabeth Humphrey Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
EG
Ellen Granberg Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
EJ
Ernie Jarvis Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
ES
Ethan Selzer Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
EK
Evan Kraus Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
IB
Irma Becerra Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JW
Jack White Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JG
Jay Grauberger Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JB
Jeremy Blank Chair Elect 2.31 hrs/week
JC
Jim Cornelsen Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JO
Joe Ochipinti Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JN
Johanna Nesseth Tuttle Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
JP
John Potter Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
KS
Kimberly Sullivan Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
LD
Laurie Dearmond Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
LR
Linda Rabbitt Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
LL
Lorraine Lavet Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MT
Mac Tisdale Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MR
Marty Rodgers Secretary 2.31 hrs/week
MB
Mary-Claire Burick Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MA
Michael Akin Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MB
Michele Blackwell Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MR
Michelle Riley-Brown Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MC
Mike Carney Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
MG
Monica Goldson Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
NW
Naomi Wolak Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
PM
Pat McGuire Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RM
Radha Muthiah Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RC
Randy Clarke Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RJ
Reggie Jones Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RW
Reggie White Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RT
Rocky Thurston Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
SF
Scott Frisch Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
SH
Steve Heger Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
SP
Steve Proctor Chair 2.31 hrs/week
TK
Terry Kenny Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
VG
Victor Geagla Board Member 0.19 hrs/week
RA
Rosie Allen-Herring 2021 Chair | Executive Committee President & CEO, United Way of The National Capital Area Learn More About Rosie

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$501K

Jack Mcdougle

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jack Mcdougle President & CEO $451,942 $49,066 $501,008 37.5
George Longwell VP Of Engagement $221,584 $11,484 $233,068 37.5
Jessica Shehadi General Manager $181,717 $15,379 $197,096 37.5
Daniel Flores VP Regional Government Relations $163,507 $21,620 $185,127 37.5
Ashley Balis SVP Strategy $134,948 $20,526 $155,474 37.5
Shayla Moon VP Regional Government Relations $109,382 $8,677 $118,059 37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$20K

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$150,000
Subsidy: $20,430
Date Aug 3, 2020
Location Washington, DC
Borrower Greater Washington Board of Trade

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Greater Washington Board Of Trade Foundation
Washington, DC
Educational & Charitable Programs
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Greater Washington Board Of Trade
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Washington Board Of Trade

Phone

(202) 857-5900

Social

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1101 Connecticut Ave NW 820 Washington, DC 20036