Economic Development Partnership Authority, Virginia
- References:
- » Code ยง 2.2-2235.1
Description:
To encourage, stimulate and support the development and expansion of the economy of the Commonwealth through economic development.
Report Date:
Annually
Qualifications:
Each of the nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor and the Joint Rules Committee shall possess expertise in at least one of the following areas: marketing; international commerce; finance or grant administration; state, regional, or local economic development; measuring the effectiveness of incentive programs; law; information technology; transportation; workforce development; or manufacturing.
Staff Contact:
Abigail Wescott, Managing Director, External Affairs, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, awescott@vedp.org 804.545.5650
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Richard Harrell | Joint Rules | Expires 06/30/2029 | |
| Steven Stone | Joint Rules | Expires 06/30/2029 | |
| The Honorable L. Nick Rush | Joint Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Todd R. House | Joint Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| 7 Citizens | Governor |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Carrie E. Chenery | Secretary of Commerce and Trade |
| The Honorable Mark D. Sickles | Secretary of Finance |
| John F. Reinhart | Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority |
| John O. "Dubby" Wynne | Chairman, Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board |
| Anne Oman | Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee |
| April Kees | Staff Director, Senate Committee on Finance |