Investor Profiles

In an effort to support the existing business community, the Shenandoah Valley Partnership strives to bring resources, opportunities and advantages to private investors.  Below are some of their stories.

Scot Lilly, Farm Credit of the Virginias

Farm Credit’s affiliation with the Shenandoah Valley Partnership helps promote balanced growth in our area. Agriculture is our region’s number one industry. The Shenandoah Valley has four of the top five agricultural counties in the state. SVP helped bring Shamrock Farms’ new milk processing facility here. We’re proud to help SVP grow local resources and opportunities for all industries - especially for our farmers and agribusinesses. Read Scot's Story...

Devon Anders, InterChange

"We are a strong believer in partnerships whether profit/nonprofit or public/private. We aim to harvest the strengths and competitive advantages of each party to deliver the most beneficial result for the customer. All parties are then vested with a sense of satisfaction and purpose as we work together". Read Devon's story... 

Deborah Flippo, Draper Aden Associates

"As a firm who supports multiple regional economic development organizations and is heavily involved in the Virginia Economic Developers Association – I know the Shenandoah Valley is well-represented by the SVP staff, especially Robin Sullenberger, at the state and national level, and works hard to leverage all resources, work with neighboring regions, and develop the right opportunities for the region." Read Deborah's story...

Frank Root, Countryside Service

"I recently had the privilege to be part of a team representing the Shenandoah Valley Partnership and the I-81 Corridor Group at the CoreNet Global Summit (Corporate Real Estate Network) in Chicago. It was a great trip, I learned a lot, and I came home more convinced than ever on three points:" Read Frank's story...

Greg Godsey, Union First Market Bank

"Union First Market Bank invests in SVP as we believe strongly in supporting regional economic development in the Shenandoah Valley." Read Greg's story...