Program Managers

Diane Thomas

Diane Thomas, International Trade Manager 16325 Taylor Place, Suite 300 Abingdon, Virginia 24211 Phone: (276) 623-1536 Fax: (276) 623-1542 Fax: (703) 506-1033 Email: DThomas@YesVirginia.org

BIO

Diane is International Trade Manager for Virginia Economic Development Partnership - International Trade Division and is responsible for the southwest Virginia office located in Abingdon providing export counseling to 19 counties and 3 cities.

She has 18 years experience in the private sector managing exports to dozens of foreign markets. She is truly a well informed "hands-on" person who is highly skilled and very knowledgeable about all issues involving overseas sales including shipping procedures and financial arrangements.

Prior to joining the VEDP, Diane served as International Marketing & Sales Administrator for Bristol Compressors, one of the largest exporters in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has also held various managerial positions in higher education including Director of Student Financial Aid and Associate Business Manager.

Diane is a graduate of Virginia Intermont College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and has undertaken postgraduate studies at East Tennessee State University. She was recognized as one of the "25 Women of Influence" by the Business Journal of Tri Cities Tennessee/Virginia in February 2005. Diane has lead a number of international trade missions including missions to Canada, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.