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.

Kathy White
Economic Development Assistant
(434) 847-1447 ext 310
Kathy supports economic development initiatives and projects within the Partnership and is responsible for tracking and allocating private and public funding for the Economic Development Council.

Traci Blido
Program Manager/Communications Officer
(434) 847-1447 ext 317
Traci 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) 847-1447 ext 312
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
Nick coordinates the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP) at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC). Graduate students can earn advanced engineering degrees from Virginia Tech, UVA, and ODU 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.

Marjorie Gilley
Administrative Assistant
(434) 845-5678 Ext 210 or (434) 845-3491
Marjorie supports Local Government Council projects and initiatives and handles 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.

Clarke W. Gibson, P. E.
(434)  845-5678 ext. 215
Solid Waste Director
Clarke is responsible for directing the solid waste management operations of the Services Authority, an entity created for regional solid waste disposal and other services beginning July 1, 2008 by the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Campbell and Nelson. 

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.

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.

Cayce Dagenhart
Senior Planner
(434) 845-5678 ext. 219
Cayce is responsible for regional transportation planning projects and works with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). She also works with the rural long-range transportation plan among other initiatives.

April Branton
GIS Coordinator
(434) 845-5678 ext. 217
April creates and maintains regional GIS data and maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. April compiles geographic data for localities from a variety of sources including census data, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.

Kelly Hitchcock
Regional Development Specialist II
(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
Regional Development Specialist III
(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. 

Brandon Turner
Local Government Council intern
(434) 845-5678 ext. 212
Brandon specializes in market research and provides general data analysis and specialized reports for the Local Government staff. He is working on his master’s degree at Lynchburg College.

Emmie G. Boley
Financial Services Professional
(434) 845-5678 ext. ext. 231
Emmie assists with the accounting functions for the Services Authority, the Local Government Council, Economic Development Council, and Workforce Investment Board.

Felicia West
Business Manager, Services Authority
(434) 455-6081
Felicia is responsible for overall financial data and operations at the regional landfill. 

Larry Hall Jr.
(434)  455-6334
Operations Manager
Larry serves as the Operations Manager for the Region 2000 Services Authority. He oversees daily operations at the Concord Turnpike Regional Landfill.

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.

Danny Inge
Executive Director
(434) 845-1932 ext. 221
Danny supports the Workforce Investment Board’s efforts to develop innovative workforce solutions that support economic and employee development within Region 2000.

Susan Cook
Administrative Assistant
(434) 845-1932 ext. 222
Susan provides administrative support and project assistance to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB).

Deborah Alfers
Region 2000 Career Center
(434) 455-5940 ext. 102
Deborah manages the Region 2000 Career Center, the service delivery site for the WIB. The center, located in the lower level at The Plaza, 2323 Memorial Ave., organizes job seeker’ employment, education and training services and employer services into a single system that supports regional prosperity.

Abe Loper
Executive Director
(434) 847-1447 x315
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.