Kathleen Wilks, chief marketing officer at The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate, has been named a finalist for the 2026 CapitalCMO ORBIE Awards. These awards celebrate the top marketing officers in the greater D.C. area for their leadership and business results.
Presented by CapitalCMO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network, the ORBIE Awards recognize marketing executives who demonstrate outstanding leadership, create measurable business value and deliver meaningful contributions to their industries and communities. Finalists and winners were recognized during the 2026 CapitalCMO ORBIE Awards ceremony, held July 24 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner.
“Kathleen has helped transform how Long & Foster connects with consumers, supports our agents and builds our brand,” said Patrick Bain, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies. “Her leadership of our ‘It’s the One’ campaign has brought our All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience to life in a compelling way, showing what makes Long & Foster stand out and helping our business grow. We’re proud to see her recognized among the Capital region’s top marketing executives.”
Wilks leads marketing for The Long & Foster Companies, managing brand strategy, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, communications, and creative services. She has helped boost the company’s presence with creative campaigns like “It’s the One,” which highlights the value of Long & Foster’s All-Inclusive Experience. This approach brings real estate, mortgage, title, insurance, and other services together, making the home buying and selling process easier for consumers.
“I’m honored to be recognized among such a talented group of marketing leaders,” Wilks said. “This award really reflects the amazing team I get to work with every day. Their creativity, teamwork and dedication to our agents and clients make achievements like this possible, and I’m grateful for all they do.”
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