“Award/Recognition” Class Notes

Frank S. Macgill (Com ’91), a partner at HunterMaclean, a law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, Georgia, was recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes attorneys for outstanding achievements in their areas of practice. Attorneys are selected through peer-review surveys that have been completed by thousands of leading lawyers who confidentially evaluate their peers.

Frank was also noted as a “Lawyers of the Year” in the practice area of Tax Law. 

Dr. Andrew G. Lee (Col ’85, Med ’89 CM) received the Houston Methodist Hospital Outstanding Faculty Teacher award (2022) for educating medical students, residents, and fellows in ophthalmology at the Blanton Eye Institute, Houston. Dr. Lee recently completed his term as chairman of the board of directors for the North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society (NANOS) and will be assuming a new role in July 2022 as Senior Vice President for Neuro-ophthalmic Advocacy and Practice at NANOS. Dr. Lee’s daughter, Virginia Lee, will be joining the UVA class of 2026 as an Echols Scholar in the fall. 

Gregory C. Harrell (Col ’95 CM) has been elected to serve on the 2022–2023 Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) Executive Committee. Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, was installed as the association’s incoming Secretary during FCCC’s summer conference June 8 in Orlando. 

Harrell is the newest member of the FCCC Executive Committee and will serve a one-year term as secretary.

FCCC is a statewide, nonprofit member association composed of Florida’s Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. It provides local government support services, technical assistance and accreditation opportunities for all members of the association. To learn more about FCCC, visit www.flclerks.com.

Phillip Weinstein (Com ’17) has been named one of Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 professional and philanthropic leaders for 2022, as selected by a committee of business leaders, philanthropic influencers, and young professionals across Middle Tennessee.

Honorees will participate in a 16-week development program challenging themselves and growing their skill sets through a philanthropic competition raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Weinstein and the other members of this year’s class will be honored at the Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 celebration gala in August.

Darryl Hobbs (Law ’93), Chief Legal Officer of Interos, has been appointed to the Thinking Huts Board of Directors. Prior to joining Interos, Hobbs served in numerous senior leadership roles during his 19 years at Microsoft, including as Assistant General Counsel in Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs organization. Before Microsoft, Darryl led a business development team for AOL Time Warner, served as in-house counsel for IBM and practiced commercial law at a large international law firm.

Khalil Andraos (Com ’06), Merrill Lynch Wealth Management financial advisor, was recently named to the 2022 Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list for Virginia. Andraos is a Certified Financial Planner, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. He also holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation.

Jim Guy (Col ’87 CM), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative’s General Counsel and Vice President of Administration, has been appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board.

Ed Price (Col ’84), Charlottesville Firehouse Subs restaurant owner and operator, was recently awarded an Axe Award for Mid-Atlantic Franchisee of the Year. This award recognizes high performing franchises throughout Firehouse Subs and honors Price for his strong commitment to his community.

In the Firehouse Subs system of more than 1,210 restaurants, this award recognizes Price as an exemplary business owner that has earned this achievement through an increased focus on Firehouse Subs’ core values, setting high standards, giving back to the community and increasing guest satisfaction.

Price attributes his business success to focusing on guest satisfaction, his involvement within the community and commitment to public safety. One of his favorite parts about being a Firehouse Subs business owner is the portion of every purchase that benefits the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which has donated 117 grants worth $1.7 million to help first responders and public safety organizations in Virginia. Most recently, Price’s efforts helped secure a $27,000 grant for the Charlottesville Fire Department, allowing them to purchase much-needed bunker gear and personal protective equipment. Price is also a longtime supporter of the Tom Sox and the Red Cross.

Dr. Jason Cottrell (Educ ’16 CM) was awarded the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) – College Student Educators International Presidential Citation.

The Presidential Citation is awarded by the discretion of the ACPA President based on their observation and/or direct work with the individual. This honor is bestowed upon members of the Association for lifelong service and extraordinary contributions to the profession of student affairs and most particularly to ACPA. It is one of the Association’s highest honors.

ACPA – College Student Educators International is a values-centered leadership association that has worked to boldly transform higher education since 1924. Student affairs and higher education professionals, faculty and students trust ACPA to deliver high-quality educational programs, provide access to modern research and scholarship, and promote leaders at all levels through a racial justice and decolonization lens.

ACPA President Dr. Danielle Morgan Acosta described Cottrell as “a passionate public servant” and “a dedicated member of ACPA for 13 years who has held numerous leadership positions in the Association at the chapter, coalition, and convention spaces,” stating that she is “honored to present one of two Presidential Citations to Dr. Jason Cottrell.”

A second Presidential Citation was awarded to the Association for the Study of Higher Education.

Marvin Heinze (Arch ’79 CM) was honored as a National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout by the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Currently a City Councilmember in Coronado, California, Heinze was recognized as a notable Eagle Scout who, through service to his country and community, has inspired others.

A career Navy Special Operations Officer who led Explosive Ordnance Disposal forces, a senior government official in port and harbor security and a dedicated community volunteer, Heinze has consistently lived the Scout Oath. His volunteer efforts with national non-profit organizations, local organizations and as a commission and City Council member have consistently made his nation and community a better place to live. Over 50 years after earning his Eagle award in Troop 1033 in Beltsville, Maryland, Heinze is still making a positive impact serving his community.

The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award was established in 2010 to recognize notable Eagle Scouts who have performed distinguished service at the local, state or regional level. Worthy candidates for the award have inspired others through their actions and have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community and beliefs at great sacrifice to themselves and their families.

Raymond R. Abramson (Col ’73 CM), a judge on the Arkansas Court of Appeals, received the Judicial Leadership Award from Access to Justice for his work in founding and implementing Monroe County Children in Trust, a program designed to lift children out of multigenerational poverty in the Arkansas Delta.

Frank Macgill (Com ’91), an attorney with HunterMaclean in Savannah, Georgia, was recently honored as a 2022 Georgia Super Lawyer.

Attorneys are selected based upon peer review, professional achievements and independent research. The process identifies attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have achieved distinction in their respective practices of law.

Super Lawyers Magazine features the list and profiles of the selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the region and in ABA-accredited law school libraries. In addition, the list is published as a special section in leading city and regional magazines across the country.