As Executive Director at Roanoke Regional Partnership and Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, I have over 20 years of experience in economic development, with a focus on regional projects involving multiple governments and stakeholders. I am a Certified Economic Research Professional (CERP) and a recognized leader in the field of economic development, having received awards such as North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers and 40 Under 40.I specialize in organizational leadership, real estate development, and project management, with skills in fundraising, strategic planning, public relations, site development, demographic data and research, economic development marketing, deal structuring, applied economic research, economic impact analysis, program development, grant-writing, and communication. My mission is to foster economic growth and innovation in the Roanoke region, leveraging its assets and opportunities, and creating a vibrant and prosperous community for all.