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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
International Trade Manager, South Central Region
Mike Downey
International Trade Manager, Southwest Region
Caitlin Maxwell
International Trade Manager, Northwest Region
Ellen Meinhart
International Trade Manager, Northern Region
Mercedes Sanchez
International Trade Manager, Northern Region
Lee Sanderson
International Trade Manager, Central Region
Jordan Watkins
International Trade Manager, Eastern Region
VALET Program
John Elink-Schuurman
VALET Program Manager
Richard Miller
VALET Program Manager
Global Defense Program
Ed Laughlin
Defense Program Manager