VacantDirector of Economic DevelopmentTBDEmailPhone
Vacant
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Emily ArcherDeputy DirectorEmily is a licensed landscape architect with a Master of Ci…EmailPhone
Emily Archer
Emily is a licensed landscape architect with a Master of City Planning and over 20 years of experience. She oversees Department operations, authors council-adopted plans, manages multi-million-dollar capital improvement projects, and regularly works across departments and with community stakeholders on special initiatives and public-private partnerships.
Natalie GuilmeusDeputy DirectorNatalie oversees the strategic alignment for all business d…EmailPhone
Natalie Guilmeus
Natalie oversees the strategic alignment for all business development including business attraction and retention, workforce, small business, and marketing.
Ihsane MouakBusiness Development Coordinator
Ihsane leads workforce attraction, workforce development,…EmailPhone
Ihsane Mouak
Ihsane leads workforce attraction, workforce development, and The HIVE. The HIVE is the City of Virginia Beach Business Resource Center with programs, and initiatives to assist entrepreneurs, new and existing businesses grow and succeed.
Dominique DeBoseBusiness Development Manager IContact Dominique for business relocation or expansion assi…EmailPhone
Dominique DeBose
Contact Dominique for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically about the international business sector.
Paige FoxBusiness Development Manager IIContact Paige for business relocation or expansion assistan…EmailPhone
Paige Fox
Contact Paige for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to the international business sector.
Jadon GayleBusiness Development Manager IIContact Jadon for information on business development and r…EmailPhone
Jadon Gayle
Contact Jadon for information on business development and related assistance.
Letitia LangasterBusiness Development Manager IIContact Letitia for business relocation or expansion assist…EmailPhone
Letitia Langaster
Contact Letitia for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to maritime and logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, cyber, and real estate development business sectors.
Nahla SalehBusiness Development Workforce ManagerContact Nahla for assistance with talent recruitment, train…EmailPhone
Nahla Saleh
Contact Nahla for assistance with talent recruitment, training resources, and workforce solutions for your Virginia Beach business.
Peter GaytanPlanner IIIPeter is an experienced Planner with a deep understanding o…EmailPhone
Peter Gaytan
Peter is an experienced Planner with a deep understanding of infrastructure, policy, and regional planning. He oversees Economic and Tourism Development projects for the City of Virginia Beach.
Roosevelt GrandberryTown Center Planning Evaluation CoordinatorTBDEmailPhone
Roosevelt Grandberry
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Denis OzowaraProject Development AdministratorDenis has over 20 years of experience in project management…EmailPhone
Denis Ozowara
Denis has over 20 years of experience in project management. He oversees VBDA assets and coordinates Economic and Tourism Development projects for the City of Virginia Beach.
Pamela WithamProject Development Planner IIIPam manages Virginia Beach Development Authority assets and…EmailPhone
Pamela Witham
Pam manages Virginia Beach Development Authority assets and projects.
Vicente Álvarez FanjulEuropean RepresentativeVicente is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia B…EmailPhone
Vicente Álvarez Fanjul
Vicente is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the Spanish, Portuguese, and French markets.
He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.
Lucas SierraEuropean RepresentativeLucas is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia Bea…EmailPhone
Lucas Sierra
Lucas is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the Spanish, Portuguese, and French markets. He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.
Charles MacdowellEuropean RepresentativeCharles is based in Ipswich, England and represents Virgini…EmailPhone
Charles Macdowell
Charles is based in Ipswich, England and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the United Kingdom and Irish markets. He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.
Tecora McIntyre-CatlettExecutive Assistant IIContact Tecora to schedule a meeting with the director or f…EmailPhone
Tecora McIntyre-Catlett
Contact Tecora to schedule a meeting with the director or for information regarding office management and human resources for the department.
Kayla Blake DotsonExecutive Assistant IContact Kayla for information about the Virginia Beach Deve…EmailPhone
Kayla Blake Dotson
Contact Kayla for information about the Virginia Beach Development Authority. She is also the executive assistant for the deputy directors.
Vicki KelleyAdministrative Specialist IVicki manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), depart…EmailPhone
Vicki Kelley
Vicki manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), department procurement cards, FOIA requests, and record management. She provides support for MEDAC and OLUCC.
Beatriz Soares CamposOffice Assistant IIBeatriz plays a vital role in supporting Economic Developme…EmailPhone
Beatriz Soares Campos
Beatriz plays a vital role in supporting Economic Development by expertly managing schedules and providing comprehensive clerical support, ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the office.
Jada WardOffice Assistant IJada supports the HIVE's administrative tasks by managing s…EmailPhone
Jada Ward
Jada supports the HIVE's administrative tasks by managing schedules and performing general clerical duties to ensure efficient office operations.