With three decades of experience spanning the public and private sectors, Marland Buckner is exceptionally equipped for the role as President and CEO.  

After completing doctoral examinations in American Studies at the College of William and Mary, Marland worked in Washington as a Senior Advisor in the United States Senate, Congressional Chief of Staff, and Director of Government Affairs for a Fortune 20 tech company.  

As the founder of Global Strategic Partners (renamed MB² Solutions) and on the boards of the community development financial institutions Bridging Virginia and the Reinvestment Fund, his most recent work has focused on addressing socioeconomic disparities in the U.S. and abroad – issues often rooted in Shockoe Valley's history.