Staff

As a key member of the business development team, Chuck assists in the development and execution of the economic development business attraction and retention programs including marketing and communications strategies that accomplish the City Council's goals of growing our economy.

Contact Laura for business relocation or expansion assistance.

Steve is an accomplished city administrator, city planner, economic development professional and former naval officer. He oversees the business development activities for the department.

Emily coordinates development and capital projects for the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.

Contact Charles for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to maritime and logistics, manufacturing, cyber, and real estate development business sectors.

Contact Barbara for information about Virginia Beach's GrowSmart early childhood education initiative.

Contact Jeff for information on business development and related assistance.

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.

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.

Contact Paige for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to the international business sector.

Michael assists with development and capital projects for the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.

Debbie assists with development projects initiated by the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.

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 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 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.

Contact ShiKim for information about the Virginia Beach Development Authority, MEDAC, Town Center Advisory Board and OLUCC.

Vicki manages Capital Improvement Program (CIP), department procurement cards, FOIA requests, and record management.

Contact Tecora to schedule a meeting with Deputy Director Laura Chalk, or for information regarding office management and human resources for the department.

Contact Samantha to schedule a conference room, to reach a member of the staff, or for general inquiries.

Anna manages the accounts payable/receivable and purchasing responsibilities for the department.

Amy is the Administrative Technician with Virginia Beach GrowSmart. She is the volunteer resource manager with our First Grade Reads program and also compiles data and administrative support for our child care industry and GrowSmart strategic focus areas.