Virginia Business’ 100 People to Meet in 2026: Daniel McCahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 I Virginia Business – Peterson Cos. held several celebrations for its 60th anniversary this year. The events gave Daniel McCahan, who joined the real estate development firm as president in 2024, an opportunity to talk at length with current and former employees.

“It’s great to see the community that’s built up around the company over that extended period of time,” he says.

McCahan points to James Vecchiarelli, who retired from Peterson Cos. in May after 48 years. “I work with so many people who have been here for decades,” he says. “It’s a testament to the culture of this place and the strong bonds that people forge.”

Since McCahan joined Peterson Cos., the firm has been on what he describes as “a historical round of acquisitions.” That included buying The Batley, a 432-unit apartment building that marks the firm’s first entry into Washington, D.C.’s multifamily market.

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