Congratulations to Michael Vanderpool, recipient of the 2019 Leadership Prince William Vision Award

Michael Vanderpool, Esq., founder of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. (VF&N) and a highly regarded community leader, will receive the 2019 Leadership Prince William Vision Award. This award honors an individual in Prince William County whose innovative, strategic or bold leadership has had a positive and significant impact on the community. Past award recipients have included Virginia Senator Charles J. Colgan and Dr. Gary L. Jones, CEO of Youth for Tomorrow.

Mr. Vanderpool’s commitment to service and passion for developing future leaders is best showcased through his legacy at VF&N.  Founded on these very principles, Mr. Vanderpool encouraged a company culture rich in civic duty and leadership. The firm, located in Manassas and recently named one of Virginia’s largest law firms, has produced a highly active group of leaders that have, and will continue to make, significant contributions to their community.

VF&N boasts several industry and community leaders, including Kristina Spitler, Prince William County Bar Association’s President; Brett Callahan, President-Elect of the Center of the Arts of Greater Manassas; Karen Cohen, Chair, NAIOP Government Relations Prince William Subcommittee; three past chairmen of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce; and several graduates of the Leadership Prince William program.

Leading by example, Michael Vanderpool has been a community advocate since he moved to Manassas in 1975.  He has contributed to the community in several areas, including his work to initiate construction of the Route 234 Bypass and the Freedom Center.  He was the founding Chairman of the Manassas Education Foundation and the Hylton Performing Arts Center for several years and represented the local community while serving on the Board of the United Way of the National Capital Area. He served as a Trustee of the George Mason University Foundation and as Trustee and Vice-Chairman of the Prince William Health System. Most recently, he served as President of the Manassas Rotary Club and is the current President of the Manassas Rotary Foundation.

Mr. Michael Vanderpool is a leader in business, a leader in the community and a leader of people