As President and Chief Executive Officer of The Christopher Companies, John Regan is responsible for overseeing the company’s global operations and ensuring an exceptional experience for customers, business partners, and employees. With more than four decades of experience in the homebuilding industry, he is a leader in business planning, financial management, and land acquisition. His dedication to working closely with government agencies and communities has helped bring high-quality new home communities to the region.
Before joining The Christopher Companies in 1996, Mr. Regan held various management positions at prominent construction firms, including serving as Vice President and Comptroller. Prior to becoming President, he served as Executive Vice President, CFO, and Principal of The Christopher Companies.
Born and raised in Virginia and the Delmarva area, Mr. Regan has a deep understanding of the unique characteristics and building environments that define the regions where The Christopher Companies operates. He is a 1983 graduate of George Mason University and a Certified Public Accountant.
Mr. Regan is actively involved in several professional and community organizations, including:
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), where he currently serves as Secretary and previously served as President of the Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria Chapter
- Chairman of the NVBIA Finance Committee
- Member of the Fairfax Chairman Roundtable
- Member of the Fairfax SSAR Committee
- Member of the Fairfax/VDOT Small Group
- Co-Chairman of the NVBIA/Washington Gas Committee
- Board Member of a local Real Estate Investment Trust
Additionally, he serves on The Lorton Workhouse Arts Foundation Board of Directors, where he is a member of the Executive and Advancement Committees and previously served as Vice Chairman of the Advancement Committee.
Mr. Regan is also actively involved with The Virginia State Society, where he and his family are benefactors of an annual scholarship. His community involvement extends to his past roles as President of the Winterset-Varsity Park Civic Association and Board Member of the Woodson High School Boosters and Woodson High School Capital Campaign.
Outside of work, Mr. Regan enjoys an active lifestyle, traveling, and spending time at his historic homeplace in Central Virginia and along the beaches of Delmarva with his wife and children.