FCEDA Staff
Your On-the-Ground Partner
Ensuring Business Success in Fairfax NOVA
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) promotes Fairfax NOVA as one of the world’s brightest and boldest business centers. We offer an array of services and information to assist new, expanding and relocating companies and organizations, whether domestic or international. Reach out to any of our staff for support in your business journey.
George D. Thomas
President and CEO
Alex Iams
Executive Vice President
John Blair
Vice President, Business Investment
Donna Hurwitt
Vice President, Operations
Robin Geiger
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Alex Thalacker
Director, National Business Investment
Brian Han
Director, International Business Investment, Asia
Karen Smaw
Director, Diversity Business Investment and Entrepreneurship
Stephen Tarditi
Director, Market Intelligence
Kelly Robucci
Director, Talent
Andrew Taherzadeh
Director, Marketing and Communications
Sandra White
Director, Operations and HR
Alexander Sanchez
Assistant Director, National Business Investment
David Kelley
Senior Strategist, Foreign Direct Investment
John Hoeveler
Business Investment Manager
Spencer Wood
Manager, National Business Investment
Yoselin Hoyos
Manager, International Business Investment, Europe
Sharon Reed
Manager, National Business Investment - Technology
Anuj Sahay
Manager, International Business Investment, U.K. and Canada
Andrew McCue
Manager, National Business Investment – Aerospace, Government Contracting and IT amccue@fceda.orgAndrew McCue
Manager, National Business Investment – Aerospace, Government Contracting and ITFeatured News
A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World’s First K-12 Quantum Computer
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is making history through a groundbreaking partnership with Connected DMV and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) that will bring an operational quantum computer directly to students at Skyview High School, creating a first-of-its-kind opportunity for K-12 public education. This partnership creates a unique opportunity for FCPS students to […]
Data Machines Expands in Reston, Building New Capacity to Support National Mission
Fairfax County, VA — Data Machines, a veteran-founded technology firm specializing in advanced, data-driven solutions for government and civilian customers, is expanding its Reston headquarters, underscoring Fairfax County’s role as a home base for companies building technology for consequential missions. Data Machines will invest $849,000 to expand its existing Reston footprint and establish a dedicated […]
Cornet Technology Inc. Expands in Springfield, FCEDA President and CEO George D. Thomas Honored as 2026 Washingtonian Tech Titan
Cornet Technology Inc. Expands in Springfield, Paving Way for Tech Manufacturing in Northern Virginia Cornet Technology Inc., a leading provider of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, has expanded into a larger facility at 7600 Boston Boulevard in Springfield. The move marks a significant milestone for the Fairfax NOVA-based small […]