Chuck RigneyInterim Director of Economic DevelopmentAs a key member of the business development team, Chuck ass…EmailPhone
Chuck Rigney
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.
Laura Hayes ChalkDeputy Director of Economic DevelopmentContact Laura for business relocation or expansion assistan…EmailPhone
Laura Hayes Chalk
Contact Laura for business relocation or expansion assistance.
Steve HerbertBusiness Development ConsultantSteve is an accomplished city administrator, city planner, …EmailPhone
Steve Herbert
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 ArcherProject Development AdministratorEmily coordinates development and capital projects for the …EmailPhone
Emily Archer
Emily coordinates development and capital projects for the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.
Charles J. Bauman IIIBusiness Development CoordinatorContact Charles for business relocation or expansion assist…EmailPhone
Charles J. Bauman III
Contact Charles for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to maritime and logistics, manufacturing, cyber, and real estate development business sectors.
Barbara LitoVirginia Beach GrowSmart CoordinatorContact Barbara for information about Virginia Beach's Grow…EmailPhone
Barbara Lito
Contact Barbara for information about Virginia Beach's GrowSmart early childhood education initiative.
Jeffrey SmithBusiness Development CoordinatorContact Jeff for information on business development and re…EmailPhone
Jeffrey Smith
Contact Jeff for information on business development and related assistance.
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.
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.
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.
Michael R. AnayaPlanner III/Urban DesignerMichael assists with development and capital projects for t…EmailPhone
Michael R. Anaya
Michael assists with development and capital projects for the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.
Deborah ZywnaProject Development Planner IIIDebbie assists with development projects initiated by the C…EmailPhone
Deborah Zywna
Debbie assists with development projects initiated by the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority.
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.
ShiKim HoldenAdministrative TechnicianContact ShiKim for information about the Virginia Beach Dev…EmailPhone
ShiKim Holden
Contact ShiKim for information about the Virginia Beach Development Authority, MEDAC, Town Center Advisory Board and OLUCC.
Vicki KelleyAdministrative Specialist IVicki manages Capital Improvement Program (CIP), department…EmailPhone
Vicki Kelley
Vicki manages Capital Improvement Program (CIP), department procurement cards, FOIA requests, and record management.
Tecora McIntyreAdministrative Specialist IContact Tecora to schedule a meeting with Deputy Director L…EmailPhone
Tecora McIntyre
Contact Tecora to schedule a meeting with Deputy Director Laura Chalk, or for information regarding office management and human resources for the department.
Samantha RenaudOffice Assistant IIContact Samantha to schedule a conference room, to reach a …EmailPhone
Samantha Renaud
Contact Samantha to schedule a conference room, to reach a member of the staff, or for general inquiries.
Annagid WalkerAccount Clerk IIIAnna manages the accounts payable/receivable and purchasing…EmailPhone
Annagid Walker
Anna manages the accounts payable/receivable and purchasing responsibilities for the department.
Amy WardAdministrative Technician - GrowSmartAmy is the Administrative Technician with Virginia Beach Gr…EmailPhone
Amy Ward
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.