Staff & Governance
The staff and governing body of AHEDC provide a depth of experience to help you navigate resources and foster connections.
Tyler Sizemore
- Deputy Director
- AHEDC
- 540.862.0936
- info@ahedc.com
2026/27 Board of Directors
James Griffith
- Government Representative
- Alleghany County Board of Supervisors
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Ray Lipes
- Business Representative, Alleghany
- Lumos Networks
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Greg Madsen
- Business Representative, Alleghany
- Carilion Clinic – Eastern Region
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Tammy Scruggs-Duncan
- Business Representative, Covington
- AH Arts Council
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Lee Roe
- Business Representative, Covington
- Small Business Owner
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2026/27 Ex Officio Members
Allen Dressler
- AHEDC Vice Chair & City Manager
- City of Covington
- info@ahedc.com
Ken McFadyen
- AHEDC Chair & County Administrator
- Alleghany County
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Dr. John Rainone
- President
- Mountain Gateway Community College
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Josh Taylor
- Executive Director
- AH Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
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Chuck Unroe
- Town Manager
- Town of Clifton Forge
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Kawahna Persinger
- Town Mayor
- Town of Iron Gate
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