Stephanie Ford Named 2026 Women in Leadership Honoree | Warren Whitney

Congratulations to Stephanie Ford: 2026 Virginia Business Women in Leadership Honoree

We are proud to announce that Stephanie Ford has been named to Virginia Business’s 2026 Women in Leadership list, an honor that recognizes top women executives across the Commonwealth for their professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, and leadership.

This is a well-deserved recognition, and one that reflects everything we’ve come to know about Stephanie during her time at Warren Whitney. Her impact goes far beyond the work she does for clients each day. It’s felt in the way she mentors colleagues, the way she shows up for our community, and the standard she sets for what leadership looks like.

A Statewide Honor

The Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards celebrate executives who hold C-suite or equivalent positions, or who own or co-lead a business, and who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity while making a meaningful impact on their communities and the state as a whole. Stephanie joins an impressive class of honorees from across Virginia, all of whom are helping to shape the future of business in the Commonwealth.

Why Stephanie

Leadership is a practice. Stephanie has spent her career building it, one relationship, one decision, and one act of mentorship at a time. Whether she’s guiding a client through a complex challenge, developing the next generation of talent at our firm, or lending her time and expertise to civic causes she believes in, Stephanie brings the same thoughtfulness and drive to everything she does.

At Warren Whitney, we’ve had a front-row seat to that leadership for years, and we couldn’t be prouder to see it recognized on this stage.

Join Us in Celebrating

Stephanie will be formally honored at the Women in Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Dewey Gottwald Center in Richmond, Virginia.  Congratulations, Stephanie. We are fortunate to work alongside you, and even more fortunate to call you a colleague.

To learn more about the Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards, visit va-business.com.