Danny Davis, Icma-Cm Email & Phone Number

Middleburg, Virginia

As Town Manager, I lead the operations and activity of the Town government in supporting the mission, vision, and goals of the Town Council. The staff are committed to quality work and efficient services, and we work closely with public and private partners to provide the best services possible.It is the mission of the Middleburg Town Council to provide its citizens, businesses and visitors with superior public services in a fiscally prudent and socially responsible manner while sustaining Middleburg’s historic character, natural beauty and small town charm.Vision Statement: Middleburg sustains its strong sense of place by witnessing a stewardship that honors the town’s rich history while embracing purposeful change in order that Middleburg’s heritage and cultural traditions will be enjoyed by future generations.

Ashburn, Va

I served as President of Tribute at One Loudoun, an Assisted Living & Memory Care community in Ashburn, VA. We believe in building meaningful and lasting relationships that will lead to an exceptional care environment. I led a high-energy team of professionals who are committed to serving our residents with the utmost care, respect, and dignity. We see the value and worth of a person before we see this as a job. We want our team, our residents, and our community to truly THRIVE!

Purcellville, Virginia

Provides support to the Town Manager; serves as integral part of management team; performs highly responsible, complex, and diverse advanced-level professional duties involved in providing administrative, analytical, and technical support to the Town Manager's Office; manages and oversees assigned service areas; and provides information and assistance to internal and external customers regarding assigned programs and services.

As Chief of Staff, serves as a key liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the County organization, focusing on policy issues. Provides oversight of the Clerk functions, including all Board meeting packets, action summaries, minutes, and FOIA. Responsibilities include strategic planning for Board and County organization, as well as team building and leadership development for the Leadership Team (consisting of all Department Directors). Acts as operational Department Director for Office of the County Administrator. Oversees budgets for the County Administrator’s Office, Corporate Board, and individual Board Offices, totaling $5.8 million. Assists the County Administrator in various projects to ensure follow-up and completion, including internal and external assignments. Supports the County Administrator through short- and long-term operational, procedural, and service provision planning for the County government, including review of organizational structure. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of broad range of issues and ability to make strategic recommendations on experience and best practices.Responsible for the Board’s legislative activities on the federal and state level, working closely with contracted lobbyists to develop and promote the Board’s adopted legislative program.Acts as a key participant in development of annual budget, totaling $2.2 billion. Serves as key interface between Board of Supervisors and County staff during budget review and work session process, working closely with the Chairman.Serves as staff liaison to the Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Services & Operations Committee.Through diplomatic approach and political astuteness, has earned the trust of elected officials on three distinct Boards of Supervisors.Promotes environment of teamwork, mutual support, and positive working relationships. Places an emphasis on clear and thorough communication on all issues.

Senior project manager position was responsible for special projects relating to community development, including zoning, planning, transportation, and economic development. Acted as the County Administration liaison to the Board of Supervisors’ Economic Development Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on the Potomac-Sterling Community Outreach Project. Assisted the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator with development of Strategic Plan for the Board of Supervisors. Facilitated information from multiple departments on efforts to implement strategic goals identified by the Board. Coordinated the regular update of the plan. Presented plan and updates to Board of Supervisors on regular basis.Served as liaison to Department of Economic Development (DED) on behalf of Deputy County Administrator, working on issues such as: DED budget; interaction and partnership with LCVA; Route 7 Retail Study; international efforts and contract; and DED business strategy. Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key public and private sector leaders in economic development activities, focusing on collaboration.Served as the County's representative on the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association Board of Directors. Also provided guidance on directed use of Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues to increase visitor awareness and spending.Acted as project lead for development and adoption of County programs and ordinances related to quality of life issues: Produced report seeking federal funds from the EPA for Smart Growth Implementation Assistance; Managed process to solicit applications from private entities that qualified for federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; Reviewed and critiqued drafts of the Countywide Energy Strategy prior to adoption by the Board of Supervisors; Developed “Blight Ordinance” and “Tall Grass Ordinance” and procedures to implement both.

Political/Legislative Aide position included assisting in policy decisions, coordinating meetings, sending bi-weekly e-newsletters, and answering constituent e-mails and phone calls for an elected official in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Position often demanded instant response to various policy questions, requiring broad knowledge of diverse issues at all times. Through personal interactions with County staff and private sector, garnered respect of executive level leaders for abilities, knowledge of issues, writing skills, personal character, and constituent dedication.Duties also included analyzing third-party data for accuracy and providing clarifying data in response to information provided. Interacted directly with administrative staff, state officials, and private sector representatives requesting legislative assistance. Scrutinized technical zoning ordinances, County regulations, and state laws, further enabling capacity to assist with residents’ concerns and needs. As the only assistant to Supervisor Waters at the time, position also included representing her in meetings and in resolving constituents’ problems.Accomplishments include: Directly assisted in negotiating multi-million dollar transportation agreement with multiple private sector entities, which required confident application of writing and analytical skills; Provided research and analysis of current issues, including completing issues papers on last-minute deadlines for official position of elected official; Conducted detailed study of state laws, previous legislative actions, and current demographic information to provide briefing to elected official on numerous issues. Built relationships with key businesses in district and throughout the County in support of Supervisor Waters’ role as Chairman of Economic Development Committee.

Lead Barista and Shift Manager for the BEST coffee shop in Northern Virginia (currently closed). Only quality coffees and espressos, all made by-hand and to perfection.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Local Government

Activities and Societies: Northern Virginia Public Service Fellows Program - Cohort 8

Education record

Government, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Moot Court, Soccer TeamGraduated Summa Cum Laude