Virginia Business’ 100 People to Meet in 2025: Daniel McCahan

VIRGINIA BUSINESS – Daniel McCahan joined family-run real estate developer Peterson Cos. in September, after working in executive roles, including as chief operating officer, for Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment firm Madison Marquette, where he helped manage day-to-day operations as co-developer of The Wharf. In his newest role, McCahan works directly with CEO John Peterson and helps oversee the company’s other senior directors.

In 1988, after graduating from the University of Virginia, McCahan visited western Europe and came home with the idea that he wanted to learn how urban environments worked, setting him on his career path. Peterson’s development portfolio includes Fairfax Corner and Maryland’s National Harbor, and McCahan says he looks forward to relearning the Northern Virginia region after having spent much of his focus on D.C. projects.

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