08/31/2026
Team Spotlight: Angie Johnson-Lewis
Four years ago, Angie Johnson-Lewis joined RBA. In her own words, here is what brought her here, what keeps her, and what she hopes the next 25 years look like.
I originally said yes to RBA because it felt like a place where I could grow and be given opportunities to do more. What makes me stay is definitely the people, but also the fact that I've never felt stuck doing just one thing. I've been able to grow into my role, take on more responsibility, build relationships, and be involved in so many different parts of the business. I like feeling invested in what we're doing and knowing that what I contribute actually matters.
Sometimes when you're in the middle of deadlines, permit comments, RFIs, and a million coordination issues, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. The moments that remind me why this work matters are when a difficult problem finally gets resolved or when all the different pieces and people come together to keep a project moving forward. Knowing that all of that coordination and problem-solving ultimately contributes to creating someone's home makes the stressful days feel a lot more worthwhile.
When I drive around Hampton Roads, there are so many places where I can point to a building or development and say, "We were part of that." To me, 25 years means we've built more than buildings. We've built relationships and a reputation that has allowed us to keep doing what we do.
Some of my favorite memories are just the everyday ones. The conversations in the office, laughing about something ridiculous in the middle of a stressful day, or everyone pulling together when something needs to get done. We work hard, but we also genuinely enjoy each other. We celebrate each other's milestones and come together when one of us is going through something hard.
As for the next 25 years, I hope that as we grow, we hold onto the culture and relationships that got us here in the first place.
