Exclusive to Lunch Pail Ventures’ Members
Get a Sneak Peak Into the New Washington Commanders Stadium
- October 7, 2026
- In-Person Event, LMI Tysons Corner
- 5pm-7pm
Overview
Go behind the scenes of one of the NFL’s most exciting new stadium projects with Matt Haas (Building Construction ’97), Head of Construction for the Washington Commanders, and Mike Drye (Architecture ’02), Partner at HKS.
Matt and Mike will share an inside look at the design and construction of the Commanders’ new stadium at the historic RFK Campus, from creating an unforgettable fan experience and incorporating the latest venue technology to tackling the challenges that come with a project of this size and significance.
The conversation will be moderated by Steve Daves (Building Construction ’89), a 40-year commercial construction industry veteran and Chairman of the Industry Executive Advisory Board for Virginia Tech’s Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Hear firsthand what it takes to bring a vision like this to life, the decisions being made along the way, and how the team is working to create a new sports and entertainment destination for Washington.
the Hokies behind the Build
Steve Daves
As a 1989 Virginia Tech Building Construction graduate, Steve Daves brings more than 40 years of commercial construction experience across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Before retiring from R.W. Murray Co. in 2024, he was part of the company’s ownership and leadership team and helped oversee more than 35 million square feet of construction. Today, he leads Dimensional Consulting Co. and serves as Chairman of the Industry Executive Advisory Board for Virginia Tech’s Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Matt Haas
As a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech’s Building Construction program, Matt Haas now leads construction for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium at the historic RFK Campus. As Head of Construction, he is responsible for bringing the team’s vision for a next-generation sports and entertainment destination to life, navigating the complex logistical challenges of building a world-class venue in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Mike Drye
As a 2002 graduate of Virginia Tech’s Architecture program, Mike is a Partner at HKS, the global architecture firm providing design services for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium at the historic RFK Campus. In this role, he helps shape the architectural vision for one of the NFL’s most anticipated stadium developments, bringing over two decades of design expertise to delivering a stadium that will stand as a landmark for the Washington, D.C. community.
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In-Person Event
- Refreshments and heavy hors d'oeuvres included.
Please note: All members are welcome to bring one guest to this event.
