Diane Thomas
Click below for a message from Diane Thomas
International Trade Manager | Southwest Region
DThomas@YesVirginia.org | Phone: (276) 623-1536 | Fax: (276) 623-1542
16325 Taylor Place, Suite 300 | Abingdon, Virginia 24211
Diane is an International Trade Manager for VEDP - International Trade and is responsible for the southwest Virginia office located in Abingdon. Diane provides 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 led a number of market visits to Canada, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and other popular markets.
