Beacon Hill Associates Expands to Virginia Beach
August 11th, 2025
Beacon Hill Associates is officially expanding to Virginia, opening its newest office in Virginia Beach to support businesses and job seekers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region.
Known for delivering exceptional administrative, executive support and business operations talent, Beacon Hill Associates is now partnering with Virginia Beach companies to help them streamline operations, support leadership and deliver outstanding client service. Whether you're looking for entry-level professionals eager to grow within your organization or seasoned experts ready to make an immediate impact, the Beacon Hill Associates team is here to help.
“We’re excited to announce the launch of our Associates Division in Virginia Beach, expanding on the incredible momentum of our Technologies Division in the region,” said Kristen Freeman Johnson, Senior Regional Director of Beacon Hill Associates. "Hampton Roads is a dynamic and rapidly growing community, and we’re eager to forge lasting partnerships with both local and national employers while helping job seekers thrive in their careers. Leading the charge is Division Manager Catherine Refo Farris, whose leadership and vision set the stage for extraordinary success. With her at the helm, the possibilities are limitless. Beacon Hill is known for delivering tailored staffing solutions backed by deep industry insight, exceptional service and forward-thinking hiring strategies. Our Virginia Beach Associates office will provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire and workforce management services across administrative, HR and clerical roles, connecting top talent with top opportunities.”
Catherine steps into this new role with a strong foundation and a proven track record in staffing and workforce management. Her passion for connecting people and her deep understanding of both client and candidate needs position her to make an immediate impact in the region.
“I recently moved back to the area, as it's my hometown, to launch and grow the Associates division,” said Catherine Refo Farris, Division Manager of Beacon Hill Associates in Virginia Beach. “I originally started with Beacon Hill in New York City in 2017 before going internal with one of my clients and overseeing their contingent workforce. I return to Beacon Hill to bring that expertise full circle and support companies in Virginia Beach with customized, results-driven staffing solutions.”
For employers, Beacon Hill Associates offers flexible, tailored solutions to fit your hiring goals. Whether you're in consulting, finance, healthcare, real estate, higher education or the nonprofit sector, from contract placements to full-time hires, Beacon Hill Associates brings a people-first approach to helping companies build stronger teams.
For job seekers, this expansion means greater access to exciting opportunities across the region. Whether you're a recent grad looking to gain experience or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, Beacon Hill Associates can help you land meaningful work in administrative support, operations, executive assistance, office management and more.
To learn more, explore opportunities, or connect with the Virginia Beach team, visit our website.
About Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a leading nationwide provider of staffing and consulting solutions delivered by our collective of 1,400+ of the industry’s foremost specialty practitioners. Job seekers and companies seeking to augment their staff receive white-glove service from our industry-focused divisions: Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Digital & Creative, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill Government Services, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, Beacon Hill National Security, Beacon Hill Technologies and OneBeacon.
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Beacon Hill’s niche brands provide direct hire, executive search, contract staffing, contract consulting, contract-to-hire, and MSP/VMS and RPO solutions to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across multiple market sectors and all industries. In 2024, Beacon Hill outpaced the market’s growth with revenues over $1 billion.