VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – May 1, 2025 – Franklin Group (FG) proudly congratulates its Chief Executive Officer, W. Taylor Franklin, for being selected to the prestigious CoVa Biz 150 Most Influential People in Coastal Virginia list in the March/April 2025 issue of CoVaBiz Magazine. As co‑founder and CEO, Franklin has been recognized for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to community and industry excellence in the Hampton Roads region.

Under Franklin’s leadership, Franklin Group has significantly expanded its impact in the multifamily real estate sector, launching innovative developments and property management initiatives across Virginia Beach and beyond. A graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College, Franklin also actively supports regional growth through board service with organizations including the Neptune Festival, Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation, Norfolk Collegiate School, and the Virginia Beach Economic Development Authority.

Franklin Group is a Virginia Beach–based real estate development and property management company renowned for creating sustainable, community-focused living environments. Franklin’s recognition underscores the organization’s leadership in driving regional prosperity through innovation and civic engagement.