Vienna, VA (October 8, 2025) &ndash; Miller &amp; Smith today announced two strategic promotions within its leadership team. Tracy Lamb, formerly Vice President of Sales, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing. Erica Bell, formerly Sr. Marketing Manager, has been promoted to Director of Marketing. These moves deepen alignment between sales and marketing and continue the company&rsquo;s tradition of advancing leaders from within, an attribute that helped Miller &amp; Smith celebrate its 60th year in business in 2024.
&ldquo;Tenure helps us keep the company&rsquo;s vision and core values in place, but you also have to be willing to embrace change,&rdquo; said Tracy Lamb, newly appointed Senior Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing. &ldquo;At Miller &amp; Smith, our focus has always been on delivering distinctive homes paired with an exceptional home-buying experience, and that commitment continues to guide every decision we make.&rdquo;
Since its founding in 1964, Miller &amp; Smith has helped more than 10,000 Washingtonians love where they live, shaping over 148 neighborhoods across Maryland and Virginia. The proof of the builder&rsquo;s performance is evident in every home and community, where timeless architecture, family-friendly layouts, and superior craftsmanship define the experience. Behind every one of those homes is a team of dedicated professionals, from visionary leaders to talented designers, construction experts, and sales professionals, who carry forward the company&rsquo;s spirit of quality and innovation. 
The company&rsquo;s reputation for excellence is consistently recognized at both the local and national level. With more than 500 awards for design and construction excellence, including &ldquo;Builder of the Year&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best in Show,&rdquo; Miller &amp; Smith continues to set the standard for innovative floorplans and thoughtful community design. These achievements are a testament to the collaborative talent and passion of its people, leaders like Lamb and Bell who inspire the teams behind every community, and to a company culture dedicated to building not only homes, but lifestyles.
&ldquo;Tracy is a proven leader who brings deep frontline insight and the strategic lens together, and Erica has been instrumental in developing our brand and launching campaigns that meet buyers where they are,&rdquo; said Tom Hyde, Chief Operating Officer of Miller &amp; Smith. &ldquo;These promotions strengthen our go-to-market execution and reflect our confidence in the next chapter of growth.&rdquo;
As Senior Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing, Ms. Lamb will oversee the full revenue engine, from sales strategy and training to brand, demand generation, and community launch planning, ensuring a unified experience from a buyer&rsquo;s first touch through settlement. Bell, as Director of Marketing, will lead brand strategy, digital marketing, content, creative, and community campaign execution across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and beyond.
&ldquo;Miller &amp; Smith&rsquo;s leaders work extremely hard, and everything we do is for the people we serve, that is, the buyer,&rdquo; added Lamb. &ldquo;We challenge one another, we listen, and we improve. That&rsquo;s how we protect what&rsquo;s core and keep getting better.&rdquo;
Founded in 1964, <a href="http://www.millerandsmith.com/index.php?id=28&amp;__hstc=248537688.d9bd5dae73302b8afd238b25c8073e54.1707758498359.1707758498359.1707758498359.1&amp;__hssc=248537688.4.1707758498359&amp;__hsfp=589919331" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miller &amp; Smith</a> is a privately owned builder and developer who is active in both residential and commercial real estate and has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. One of the largest private homebuilders in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, Miller &amp; Smith has built more than 6,500 single family homes, 10,000 townhomes, and 2,100 condominiums and developed 18,500 home sites in 150 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information about Miller &amp; Smith, visit <a href="http://www.millerandsmith.com/?__hstc=248537688.d9bd5dae73302b8afd238b25c8073e54.1707758498359.1707758498359.1707758498359.1&amp;__hssc=248537688.4.1707758498359&amp;__hsfp=589919331" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.millerandsmith.com</a>.

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Wrap up 2024 with a small act of kindness. With a <a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=095328a1cf&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">generous gift</a> to Food For Neighbors, you&rsquo;ll make a meaningful impact in the lives of teens throughout Northern Virginia. Your donation will help provide food, toiletries, and grocery gift cards so students can start the new year with hope and have access to the nourishment they need to thrive and succeed.
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Thanks to the generosity of our partners, Sterling Virginia Smiles and Strategic Engineering Solutions, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $1,000 each&mdash;turning $2,000 into $4,000 to support local students in the new year. But here's the catch: this opportunity is only available today!
We just need 20 amazing donors to <a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=b41224318b&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">give $100</a> each to meet our goal. Don&rsquo;t wait&mdash;your contribution can make twice the difference for students in our community. Wrap up 2024 with kindness, and make a difference for local teens!
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About Food For Neighbors
Food For Neighbors raises awareness, engages communities, and partners with Northern Virginia secondary schools to connect vital resources with students. We help schools establish pantries and fill them regularly with food and toiletries, almost all of which local community members donate, collect, sort, and deliver to schools. At the schools, staff identify teens in need, develop relationships with them, and connect them with the reliable, easily-accessible resources, which may also include grocery gift cards that we provide for the most vulnerable. Students are better able to focus and learn. In the long term, being better students lifts up them, their families, and our community as a whole. 
Named Volunteer Program of the Year by Volunteer Fairfax, Food For Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a 4/4 Star rating with Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency (highest) with Candid's GuideStar. For more information, please visit our <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.

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This Giving Tuesday, your heartfelt contribution can make a real difference for teens facing food insecurity in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties. Please <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/givingtuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donate today</a> to help us to continue to provide supplemental food and toiletries for approximately 8,300 students in <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/about-1/school-partnerships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">47 schools</a> and to roll out our programming to four new schools. Giving Tuesday is just one day, but its impact on local teens can last a lifetime.
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/givingtuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO DONATE</a>
 Double Your Donation and Help Us Reach Our Goal of $20,000! 
Double your Giving Tuesday impact! The Bharati and Lincoln Jain Foundation, one of our amazing partners, is matching the first $7,000 in donations. These generous gifts will help us expand Food For Neighbors to more new schools eager to join our mission, while supporting the 47 other schools in our program. We need just 70 people to donate $100 each to make a real difference in our community. Will you join us in reaching this goal and support more students facing food insecurity?
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/givingtuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE TODAY!</a> 
About Food For Neighbors
Food For Neighbors raises awareness, engages communities, and partners with Northern Virginia secondary schools to connect vital resources with students. We help schools establish pantries and fill them regularly with food and toiletries, almost all of which local community members donate, collect, sort, and deliver to schools. At the schools, staff identify teens in need, develop relationships with them, and connect them with the reliable, easily-accessible resources, which may also include grocery gift cards that we provide for the most vulnerable. Students are better able to focus and learn. In the long term, being better students lifts up them, their families, and our community as a whole.
Named 2024 Volunteer Program of the Year by Volunteer Fairfax, Food For Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a 4/4 Star rating with Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency (highest) with Candid's GuideStar. For more information, please visit our <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.

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Double Your Giving Tuesday Impact and Help Local Students Succeed!

Lift up local students this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd.
Giving Tuesday is more than just a day; it's a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of local students facing food insecurity. By supporting them, you provide the stable nutrition necessary for academic success. Together, we can foster enduring change and help students achieve their full potential.
Currently, we have 11 schools on our list waiting to join our program in 2025. On Giving Tuesday, your support is crucial to help us meet these urgent needs. Our Giving Tuesday goal is to raise $20,000 to onboard the first four schools, while maintaining our commitment to more than 8,300 teens at our current 47 school partners.
Can you help us bring these new schools into our program with a donation today?
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/givingtuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO DONATE</a>

Double Your Impact! 
Double your Giving Tuesday impact! The Bharati and Lincoln Jain Foundation, one of our amazing partners, is matching the first $7,000 in donations. These generous gifts will help us expand Food For Neighbors to more new schools eager to join our mission, while supporting the 47 other schools in our program. We need just 70 people to donate $100 each to make a real difference in our community. Will you join us in reaching this goal and support more students facing food insecurity?
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/givingtuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE TODAY!</a> 
How Will You Give Back?
Are you looking for a way to give back and have an impact right in your community? With Food For Neighbors, it's easy to make a difference right where you live. There are many ways to give back and help local teens. 
<a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=92db3b6a31&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a Donation</a>
<a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=e605a834cc&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Red Bag Donor</a>
<a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=ad069a2735&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer Your Time</a>
<a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=a8e9ad477c&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Host a Food Drive</a>
<a href="https://foodforneighbors.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fef6b9afcfb988bd3dcd3bf8c&amp;id=62366a7004&amp;e=1b5b9ef49f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be a Hunger Hero</a>
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Lift up local students this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd....

We just need 100 people to contribute $50 each to meet a generous match so we can help more students.

Food For Neighbors is thrilled to share that The Campaign Registry has made a $5,000 matching donation to help provide holiday meals for food-insecure teens in our community. If fully matched, this will allow us to give schools grocery store gift cards for 200 more local students and their families to purchase the food that they need most.
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to donate to our Holiday Meals Campaign.
This holiday season, we&rsquo;re aiming to provide grocery store gift cards to help 1,200 students and their families. We&rsquo;re so close to reaching our goal. Your donation plus this generous $5,000 match will bring us even closer. Can we count on you today? Let&rsquo;s bring the spirit of the holidays to families in need!
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to make a difference in the lives of local students.
"This is the time of year when most of us are making plans to gather with our families and celebrate Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, many of our local middle and high school students don't have the food they need to grow and learn. Then, you add the holidays, when many of their friends are talking about upcoming family gatherings and the delicious food they'll be preparing - that just makes matters worse. I hope you'll join me in donating to the Food For Neighbors holiday meals campaign, so we can support and bring some joy for children and their families challenged with food insecurity during this upcoming holiday season."
Soren Schafft, CEO, The Campaign Registry, Inc.
 
Food For Neighbors is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnering with 47 Northern Virginia public schools to tackle teen food insecurity. Named Volunteer Program of the Year by Volunteer Fairfax, we have a 4 out of 4 star rating with Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency with <a href="https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/a0d96dcf-7a28-4808-a50f-3fd64f02d3f6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candid&rsquo;s GuideStar</a>. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.foodforneighbors.o...</a>.

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Help Food For Neighbors tackle teen food insecurity in 47 Northern Virginia schools.

Food For Neighbors raises awareness, engages communities, and partners with Northern Virginia secondary schools to connect vital food resources with students. Join our over 3,100 food and toiletry donors and more than 3,600 volunteers in lifting up local students in our <a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/about-1/school-partnerships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">47 partnering schools</a> in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties.
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to donate to our Holiday Meals Campaign.
<a href="https://www.foodforneighbors.org/red-bag-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to sign up to donate food and toiletries five times a year through our Red Bag Program.
Show your community spirit! Wear your red Food For Neighbors shirt or other red shirt to let others in the community know you&rsquo;re aware and you care.
					
The Need
All children deserve to have reliable, nutritious food powering their minds and bodies so they may enjoy active, healthy lives. Unfortunately, 1 in 7 children in Virginia face hunger.(1) Poverty, combined with the high cost of living, make it difficult for families to afford housing, food, medicine, and other basic necessities.(2) During the 2023-2024 school year in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties, over 93,000 students resided in households with incomes qualifying them for free or reduced-price school meals. Over 1 in 4 students qualified in Arlington and Loudoun counties, and over 1 in 3 qualified in Fairfax County.(3) These are the children who may be experiencing&ndash;or who are at risk of experiencing&ndash;food insecurity. This can negatively impact their physical and mental health, well-being, and work and school performance.(4) 					
Our Solution			
						
We help schools establish pantries and fill them regularly with food and toiletries, almost all of which local community members donate, collect, sort, and deliver to schools. At the schools, staff identify teens in need, develop relationships with them, and connect them with the reliable, easily-accessible resources, which may also include grocery gift cards that we provide for the most vulnerable. Students are better able to focus and learn. In the long term, being better students lifts up them, their families, and our community as a whole. 				
	
	
				
Notes					
(1) &ldquo;Get the Facts about Hunger in Virginia,&rdquo; Feeding America, accessed August 5, 2024, <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/virginia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.feedingamerica.org...</a>.						
(2) &ldquo;Arlington County Food Security Strategic Plan,&rdquo; Arlington County Department of Human Services, October 2022, page 10, <a href="https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Food-Security-Coalition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.arlingtonva.us/Gov...</a>.				
(3)&ldquo;VDOE National School Lunch Program Free and Reduced Price Eligibility Reports,&rdquo; Virginia Department of Education, accessed January 31, 2024, <a href="https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/school-operations-support-services/school-nutrition/program-statistics-reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doe.virginia.gov/p...</a>.						
(4) &ldquo;Hunger and Food Insecurity,&rdquo; Feeding America, accessed August 5, 2024, <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/food-insecurity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.feedingamerica.org...</a>.

Reliable Nutrition Is Key to Student Success

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