Joined RVA757 Connects: 2021

Dawna Ellis is a partner and chief financial and chief operating officer for Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate.

Her commitment to the community includes the Boards of Civic Leadership Institute, an organization designed to connect C-Suite leaders to impactful regional initiatives (2014-present); ODU’s Real Estate Advisory Board (2016-present), and ODU’s Accounting Advisory Board (2022-present), both designed to provide input on curriculum as well as to connect students to opportunities outside ODU.

She has received numerous awards including her 2023 induction into the Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame for her dedication to improving the quality of life in our region.