The staff and Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington express their sincerest condolences to the family and close friends of Joe Robert, who passed away on December 7.
Joe's legacy remains forever in the lives of those whom he so generously touched over his many years, and his contributions to the community of Greater Washington will not soon be forgotten.
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Five visionary leaders were inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame on November 29, 2011 by co-founding organizations Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Washingtonian, and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding business and community leadership over a career span of service in Greater Washington. The 23rd annual Washington Business Hall of Fame dinner was attended by over 1,100 people at the Marriott Wardman Park; proceeds benefited Junior Achievement's mission to empower young people to own their economic success.
The 2011 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates are:
Gloria Bohan
President & CEO, Omega World Travel
Alan L. Meltzer
Founder and CEO, The Meltzer Group
Joseph E. Robert, Jr.
Founder and Chairman, JER Partners
Robert J. Stevens
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin
Warren M. Thompson
Founder and President, Thompson Hospitality
To learn more, please visit www.WashingtonBusinessHallofFame.org.
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