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Operations and Finance

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Operations and Finance provides oversight through the President/CEO and the Board of Directors. It also includes administrative and support services such as Board of Directors support, budget development and monitoring, financial reporting, accounting, and procurement.

VTC’s Mission, Vision and Values Statements

Freedom of Information Act

The rights of requesters and the responsibilities of the Virginia Tourism Authority, d/b/a the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Doing Business with VTC

Strategic and Operating Plans

  • FY 2018-20 Executive Progress Report – PDF
  • FY 2018-20 Strategic Plan – PDF
  • FY 2022 Operating Plan – PDF
  • “VTC Top 13” Marketing & Development Resources – PDF

Secretary of Commerce and Trade

As Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Caren Merrick oversees the economic, community, and workforce development of the Commonwealth. Each of the 13 Commerce and Trade Agencies actively contributes to Virginia’s economic health and high quality of life. The Virginia Tourism Corporation falls under this Secretariat.

Operations and Finance

  • Operations and Finance
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  • Mission, Vision and Values Statements
  • Doing Business with Virginia Tourism Corporation
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Contact

Rita McClenny
President and CEO
president@virginia.org
804-545-5510
Mike McMahon
Vice President, Operations and Finance
mmcmahon@virginia.org
Jason Alexander
Budget & Finance Director
jalexander@virginia.org
804-910-6376
Carolyn Wren
Chief of Staff
cwren@virginia.org
804-545-5510
Terry Minor, VCO
Contracts and Procurement Manager
tminor@virginia.org
804-545-5523
Ben Nicastro
Contracts officer
bnicastro@virginia.org
804-545-5519
Tracy Manley
Procurement Officer
tmanley@virginia.org
804-545-5524
Val Guffy
Managing Director, Consumer & Partner Services, Visitor Services
vguffy@virginia.org
804-545-5588
Gary Jeffrey
Director, Consumer & Partner Services, Visitor Services
gjeffrey@virginia.org
276-730-4582
Noelle Baker
Senior Manager, Consumer & Partner Services, Visitor Services
nbaker@virginia.org
804-545-5520

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