President
David M. Rubenstein
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The Carlyle Group
Club Officers
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President
David M. Rubenstein
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The Carlyle Group
Rubenstein is a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. A signer of The Giving Pledge, Rubenstein contributes $1 million annually to The David M. Rubenstein/Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Scholarship Program, dedicated exclusively to students attending public schools and public charter schools in the District of Columbia.
First Vice President
Carol Melton
Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy, Time Warner Inc.
First Vice President
Carol Melton
Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy, Time Warner Inc.
As Time Warner's chief public policy strategist, Ms. Melton works across all of Time Warner's business units in managing issues connected to their domestic and international operations. She also is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Trustee of The Phillips Collection.
Vice President - Programs
Brian Kelly
Editor and Chief Content Officer, U.S. News & World Report
Vice President - Programs
Brian Kelly
Editor and Chief Content Officer, U.S. News & World Report
Kelly has led the transformation of U.S. News from a traditional print news magazine to a largely digital publishing company with a range of influential products including the Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings. Under his leadership, usnews.com has gained an audience of 40 million monthly users.
Chair - Global Initiative
Arne M. Sorenson
President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.
Chair - Global Initiative
Arne M. Sorenson
President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.
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VICE PRESIDENT - Membership
Christopher G. Caine
President & CEO, Mercator XXI, LLC
VICE PRESIDENT - Membership
Christopher G. Caine
President & CEO, Mercator XXI, LLC
In addition to leading Mercator XXI, Mr. Caine is President of the Center for Global Enterprise, a New York-based research non-profit. He serves as senior adviser for technology and public policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is an International Academy of Management fellow and a world-renowned speaker on economic development trends.
VICE PRESIDENT - Membership
David Geanacopoulos
Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Public Policy, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT - Membership
David Geanacopoulos
Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Public Policy, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A member of the Economic Club’s Board of Directors since July 2010, Mr. Geanacopoulos serves as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. He also sits on the boards of the Center for National Policy and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
VICE PRESIDENT - Education
Gina Adams
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, FedEx Corporation
VICE PRESIDENT - Education
Gina Adams
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, FedEx Corporation
On behalf of FedEx, Ms. Adams works to shape commerce and transportation policy around the world. She also serves as a Board member of several organizations, including American University, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and is a past chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce.
VICE PRESIDENT - Finance
Jake Jones
Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy, Daimler
VICE PRESIDENT - Finance
Jake Jones
Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy, Daimler
Jake Jones represents the interests of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Trucks, and Financial Services in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. He serves on the Executive Committees for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Organization of International Investment, Federal City Council, and Washington Performing Arts Society, and is on the German-American Business Council board.
VICE PRESIDENT - Audit
Kevin C. Virostek
Greater Washington Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
VICE PRESIDENT - Audit
Kevin C. Virostek
Greater Washington Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Under Virostek’s leadership, approximately 1700 professionals work in EY’s Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transaction practices serving some of the largest and/or fastest growing companies in the DC region. Previously, he was in charge of EY’s national Corporate Development group and was a National Director of IPO Initiatives within Ernst & Young’s Center for Strategic Transactions.
VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating
David B. Pollin
Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group
VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating
David B. Pollin
Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group
BPG is a diversified developer, owner and operator of hotel, office, multi-family, and sports & entertainment properties. Dave Pollin spends a majority of his time on the hotel portfolio of 30+ hotels valued at over $1.5 billion. His hospitality relationships have yielded numerous industry honors for BPG, including being named Hilton’s Multi-Brand Developer of the Year. A founding board member of Monument Bank of Maryland, Pollin is active with many corporate and non-profit entities.
VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating
Katharine B. Weymouth
Former Publisher and CEO, The Washington Post
VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating
Katharine B. Weymouth
Former Publisher and CEO, The Washington Post
Katharine Weymouth served as Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Post from 2008 through the end of 2014. A Senior Advisor to the global strategic consulting firm Laurel Strategies, she serves on the Board of Graham Holdings, Cable One, the Philip L. Graham Fund, and the Field School.
VICE PRESIDENT - Resource Development
Hon. Dave McCurdy
President and CEO, American Gas Association
VICE PRESIDENT - Resource Development
Hon. Dave McCurdy
President and CEO, American Gas Association
A former member of Congress from Oklahoma (1981-1995), Mr. McCurdy served on the Defense Policy Board from 2008-2011 and currently is a member of the boards for the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Analysis, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Alliance to Save Energy, and the U. S. Energy Association.
GENERAL COUNSEL
Wendelin A. White
Director, Goulston & Storrs PC
GENERAL COUNSEL
Wendelin A. White
Director, Goulston & Storrs PC
Concentrating in Real Estate Development and Finance, Hospitality, and Real Estate Capital Markets Practices, Ms. White is widely recognized as one of the region’s top real estate lawyers. She is active on the boards of Chevy Chase Trust Company, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
Secretary
Stuart L. Solomon
President, IP3
Secretary
Stuart L. Solomon
President, IP3
Soloman led the global utilities practice for Accenture, guiding companies as they shape and transform their businesses. Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 in 2013 and 2014, he is a member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts Board, and the Advisory Board of Hankamer School of Business.
Executive Director
Mary C. Brady
Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Executive Director
Mary C. Brady
Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Brady’s affiliation with The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. began when the Club was founded in 1986. From its earliest days, she has served as the hands-on manager, coordinating all Club activities as well as managing its growth. She became the Executive Director in 2007.