Research & Consulting Team

Publisher & Editor: Brett Vassey, President & CEO, Virginia Manufacturers Association
Project Coordinator: Forrest Peters, Virginia Manufacturers Association
Principal Investigator: Dr. Fletcher Mangum, Mangum Economic Consulting
Survey Project Principal: Alan Newman, Alan Newman Research
Survey Project Lead: John Fries, Alan Newman Research
Survey Researcher: Dan Hough, Alan Newman Research
Survey Research Support: Debbie White, Alan Newman Research
Survey Research Support: Janel Kane, Alan Newman Research
Survey Data Analyst: Gail Chudoba, Alan Newman Research
Economic Consultant: Dr. Brian Meekins, Alan Newman Research
Economic Consulting: Don Lillywhite, Virginia Employment Commission
Skilled Trades Committee: John Canfield, Mitsubishi Chemical USA; David Eberwine, Northrop Grumman Newport News; Bryce Jewett, Jewett Automation; Martin Lightsey, Specialty Blades, Inc.; Dr. Ted Settle, Virginia Tech Economic Development; Brett Vassey, Virginia Manufacturers Association
Report Design: Billy Pillow, Number One Design