Contact an International Trade Expert

For more than 30 years, VEDP has provided both new and experienced Virginia exporters tools to expand their businesses into global markets.

To view the International Trade Team, click here.

Virginia businesses interested in increasing international sales benefit from our export development programs, grants, and market research. Our programs identify which markets to pursue, determine the appropriate market entry strategy and, ultimately, secure appointments with pre-qualified distributors and/or customers in new international markets.

Management

International Trade Managers

Nathan Day

Nathan Day

International Trade Manager, South Central Region

5211 S. Concourse Drive, Suite C
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
Phone:
540.387.2562
Mike Downey

Mike Downey

International Trade Manager, Southwest Region

851 French Moore, Jr Blvd., Box 5
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone:
276.201.9191
Ellen Meinhart

Ellen Meinhart

Senior International Trade Manager, Northern Virginia Region

8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 730
Vienna, Virginia 22182-7730
Phone:
703.506.9742
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Mary Ann Ring

International Trade Manager, Northern Virginia Region

8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 730
Vienna, Virginia 22182-7730
Phone:
703.389.9435
LeAnn Young

LeAnn Young

International Trade Manager, Eastern Region

101 West Main Street, Suite 600
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone:
757.879.3609

VALET Program

Global Defense Program

Ed Laughlin

Ed Laughlin

Defense Program Manager

8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 730
Vienna, Virginia 22182-7730
Phone:
703.506.9743

Supply Chain Optimization Program

Program Management and Administration