October 10, 2025

Bruce has been publisher of InsideNoVa and the weekly InsideNoVa/Prince William newspaper since it was founded in 2013. He previously was publisher of the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger (later combined into the News & Messenger). He has worked as a reporter, editor, corporate executive and publisher in Virginia journalism since graduating from Washington & Lee University in 1985.

As publisher, Bruce oversees all editorial and business operations of InsideNoVa, including marketing and sales. He also serves as chief operating officer of InsideNoVa's parent company, Rappahannock Media LLC.

Patrick Harders is a small business owner, inventor, and nationally recognized lighting designer with over 25 years of experience and more than 15 patents to his name. A resident of the Gainesville District since 2001, Patrick co-founded Sterling Lighting, a Virginia-based professional lighting manufacturer, and has designed over 10,000 outdoor lighting systems. Patrick is one of the only outdoor lighting specialists on the East Coast to hold the Lighting Certified "LC" credential from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions, the industry’s highest technical accreditation. Additionally, Patrick has earned multiple national and international design awards.

Beyond business, Patrick and his wife Laura have two children and have volunteered time to lead efforts in exposing corruption in local government and fighting data center proliferation. Patrick has funded two orphanages in India and contributed pro bono lighting for the Willing Warriors Retreat at Bull Run, serving wounded veterans. Patrick is running for Gainesville Supervisor to bring integrity, transparency, and real-world problem-solving to local government.

George Stewart’s life has been defined by service, leadership, and determination. A U.S.

Navy combat veteran, George learned early what it means to lead with integrity and purpose —

values that have guided him through every chapter of his life.

After his military service, George became an entrepreneur, founding Dry Run Mobile Dry

Cleaning while living in Canada. His business brought innovation and convenience to everyday

life — and after successfully growing and selling it, George moved to New York in 1994 to take

on new challenges.

On Wall Street, he joined Merrill Lynch as a broker and later became a proprietary trader

at a hedge fund, developing a deep understanding of financial systems, accountability, and the

impact of economic policy on working families.

Never one to stop building, George went on to launch Geoscope Media, where he

combined his experience in business, technology, and communication to help others tell their

stories and grow their reach.

From the Navy to Wall Street, from entrepreneur to advocate, George Stewart’s journey is

rooted in hard work, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to service — to his country, his

community, and the people he represents.