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employees, and it proved successful. This year marks the second consecutive year I have been recognized as one of the most influential people in Hampton Roads, which surprised me given the nature of the industry I am in,” she says.
team. However, I kept wondering whether we could maintain our success if he were to leave. I understood that the burden was on all of us, but it was my responsibility to convince everyone that we would still be in a good place and that I would play an integral role in our future,” she reflects.
Since then, Marsha has been diligently leading Hudgins with an emphasis on enhancing the company culture.“ My management style is very inclusive, and from day one, I implemented changes to benefit our field employees. Convincing a few of our management to adopt a new perspective took time, and ultimately, our philosophical differences became too great, leading us to part ways. I firmly believed in my vision for growth, which included guaranteed pay, education, and opportunities for our field
Commitment to community
With Marsha at the helm, Hudgins is as dedicated as ever to make a positive impact on its local communities.“ We have been engaged in the community since our inception, as my husband strongly believed in its importance. I still uphold this commitment because I believe our community provides us with opportunities for work, employees, and other essential resources. In other words, they make running our business possible. Being a part of that feels good and as my husband used to say, giving back to our community is the most meaningful contribution besides giving back to our employees. One of my key initiatives has been to advocate for women in our community. Hudgins partners with Old Dominion University on several community initiatives, and recently I have made a significant endowment to support a research project aimed at empowering minorities and women to start their own businesses. Additionally, the entire Hudgins team are staunch supporters of young women battling breast cancer, particularly through our partnership with Here For The Girls, an organization dedicated to women under 50 with metastatic breast cancer. I am so happy to see the growth of this organization, especially considering the frightening rise in breast cancer among young women,” Marsha expresses.
Under Marsha’ s leadership, Hudgins continues to thrive while fostering a commitment to inclusivity and community. ■
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