Guest column: Upholding the legacy of Overton Park
Jay Keegan
Jay Keegan is president, CEO and chairman of the board of Adams Keegan. He is also a director of The James Group LLC and Staff Line.
‘Overton Park’s charm continues to draw together the best of our community, doing what healthy communities do: Savor and save that which brings us together and defines us.’
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