Virginia's Region 2000 Staff

Bryan David
Executive Director
(434) 847-1447 ext 314
Bryan leads a technology-based, regional economic development program that focuses on retention and growth of the existing employer base, as well as recruitment of new companies and employees to the region.

Catherine Mosley
Communications Officer/Program Manager
(434) 847-1447 ext 312
Catherine manages communication and marketing for the Partnership, including media relations, news and publications, and public relations activities. She is also responsible for investor relations and regional economic development programs.

Bob Bailey
Executive Director
(434) 477-5060
As Executive Director of the CAER, Bob works to target growth industries and high tech industries in Region 2000 and establish effective and beneficial relationships between these industries and major R&D resources, resulting in innovation and the practical implementation of innovation in the region.

Nick Soukhanov
CGEP Program Director
(434) 832-7831 CGEP Office; (434) 477-5060 CAER
Nick coordinates the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP) at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC). Graduate students can earn advanced engineering degrees from George Mason, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia and Virginia Tech through IP-based videoconferencing delivery from Lynchburg, Virginia.

Gary F. Christie
Executive Director
(434) 845-5678 ext. 211

Gary is the Executive Director of the Local Government Council and the Services Authority and actively works with the political leaders of Region 2000 to improve regional cooperation.

Matt Perkins
Administrative Program Coordinator
(434) 845-5678 Ext 210

Matt provides administrative support and project assistance to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Local Government Council including transportation initiatives.

Susan Cook
Administrative Assistant
(434) 845-5678 ext. 222

Susan provides administrative support and project assistance to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the Radio Board, and the Services Authority as well as handling day-to-day inquiries. 

Rosalie Majerus
Deputy Director of Finance
(434) 845-5678 ext. 213

Rosalie is responsible for accounting functions in the Local Government Council, Economic Development Council and the Workforce Investment Board.

Bob White
Deputy Director of Planning & Core Services
(434) 845-5678 ext. 220

Bob manages regional planning initiatives for the Local Government Council and is involved in areas of transportation, water supply and emergency management services.

Kelly Hitchcock
Senior Planner
(434) 845-5678 ext. 218

Kelly works with localities to apply for and manage Community Development Block Grants. She specializes in grant writing and participates in several regional environmental projects such as Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies, watershed protection and greenways.

Scott Smith
Senior Planner
(434) 845-5678 ext. 214

Scott works with localities to apply for and manage grants including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Transportation Enhancement Grants. In addition to grant writing, Scott specializes in downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives.

Philipp Gabathuler
Planner/GIS Coordinator
(434) 845-5678 ext. 217

Philipp performs professional planning and technical work involving the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the regional GIS service center.  He also explores and initiates new projects that will benefit Region 2000 jurisdictions. He also works closely with transit systems in the region with the goal of making system operations more efficient.

Emmie G. Boley
Financial Services Professional
(434) 845-5678 ext. 231

Emmie assists with the accounting functions for the Services Authority, the Local Government Council, Economic Development Council, and Workforce Investment Board.

Grant Massie
Senior Planner (Part Time)
(434)  845-5678 ext. 212

 Grant works with localities in support of community development and planning projects and regional economic development planning initiatives. Grant is supporting the Neighborhood Stablilization Program effort within the City of Lynchburg as well as the energy grant program sponsored through the State's Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy.

Clarke W. Gibson, P. E.
(434)  455-6079
Solid Waste Director
Clarke is responsible for directing regional solid waste management operations and other services of the Region 2000 Services Authority.

Diane Dodd
(434)  455-6085
Recycling Program Manager
Diane is responsible for recycling programs within the Region 2000 Services Authority. She also educates the public on the benefits of recycling through speaking engagements for civic groups and schools.

Jonathan Whitt
Executive Director
(434) 847-1447 ext. 313
Jonathan works with regional tech-based companies and Region 2000 localities to promote technology innovation and interests that make a positive impact on the economy. The Council also works with building the technology pipeline of workers through its “Get Set” program, career fairs, and educational academies for middle and high school students.

Jason Fowler
Marketing Technologist
(434) 847-1447 ext. 215
Jason maintains marketing and communication efforts for the Technology Council. 

Brian K. Davis
Executive Director
(434) 845-1932 or (434) 845-5678 ext. 221 

Brian supports the Workforce Investment Board’s efforts to develop innovative workforce solutions that support economic and employee development within Region 2000.

Josh Keith
Board Chair
(434) 401-8699
The Young Professionals of Central Virginia is focused on attracting and retaining a young workforce in Central Virginia. The YPCV council seeks to engage young professionals and help them develop professionally and connect with community service opportunities and social networks.