Stafford Economic Development Authority Members

Jack Rowley, Chairman, Hartwood District

Serving on the board since 2001, Jack Rowley brings decades of senior executive experience in the paper industry, equipping him with a unique perspective on business development. A dedicated philanthropist, Jack is currently the Chair of the Germanna Community College Board and President of the Real Estate Foundation. He also contributes his expertise as a member of the Stafford Hospital and United Way Foundation Boards. Jack’s past service includes nine years on the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Directors, 18 years as a director for the Rappahannock United Way, and previous leadership on the Rappahannock Community Services Board. He remains actively involved with the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club. In his downtime, Jack enjoys spending time with his family and maintaining his classic car collection.

Marlon Wilson, Vice Chairman, Griffis-Widewater District

A business executive in the information technology industry, Marlon works at a women-owned, veteran-owned firm. With over 25 years of experience in program management, government contracting, and business acquisitions and development, the U.S. Army veteran also serves as a local minister. Keen to balance economic growth with family-oriented development, Marlon has deepened the dialogue on the EDA since 2020.

Price Jett, Treasurer, George Washington District

Price Jett is Chief Financial Officer of The International Mission Board (IMB.org) managing an asset base of $1.1B USD.   He previously served as Chief Information Officer of IMB. He managed all aspects of IMB’s technology portfolio and established a global governance process for technology initiatives, as well as restructured financial arrangements with vendors to eliminate waste. Prior to work at IMB, Price founded The Care Group, using technology to help families navigate the complex world of elder care. Price  also previously served as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of The Corporate Executive Board (now Gartner) from 2002 to 2016. There, he led a technology team of 300 and a publishing team of 200 across five continents. He and his wife, Diedre, have three children, Peter, PJ and Rachel. Price holds an MBA from Cornell University in Ithaca NY and a BS in Physics from The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg VA.

Jeff Roosa, Secretary, Rock Hill District

Specializing in information technology within the Federal Government, Jeff has over 20 years experience supporting  the Departments of Navy, Justice, State, and the Transportation Security Administration. Leveraging his IT experience coupled with a career in the United States Marine Corps, Jeff has been able to balance professional and personal commitments; serving his country and serving his community from coaching youth sports to serving on his HOA Board of Directors.

Daryl Weedeman, Garrisonville District

Daryl Weedeman is recognized for his role as the Chief Operating Officer at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With a career spanning over four decades, Daryl has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence and leadership. Before his current position, he served as an Executive Recruiter for Premier Associates, Inc. His extensive experience includes a significant tenure at BJ’s Wholesale Club, where he held positions ranging from General Manager to Regional Director of Operations. Daryl’s professional journey reflects a robust background in organizational management and a dedication to fostering growth and efficiency within the companies he has served.

Janette Holland, Aquia District

Janette Holland is a dedicated community leader and nationally recognized fiber artist based in Stafford, Virginia. With a background in information technology, a commitment to community service and a passion for helping others succeed, she has made a significant impact on her community.

Known for her kindness and hospitality, Holland has spent decades mentoring young people, particularly women, through various initiatives like youth ministries, community centers and business coaching. Her artistic talents blossomed into a successful business, creating and selling highly sought after pieces of fiber art and other items.

Beyond her professional and entrepreneurial endeavors, Holland is celebrated for her acts of service, including providing free gumbo to the community, regularly leading volunteer teams in the preparation and serving of dinner at a local homeless shelter, and volunteering at a senior home ministry. Her dedication to helping others has earned her recognition, such as the Ebone Image Award and articles in local publications and newspapers.

Frank Porcelli, Falmouth District

Mr. Frank Porcelli is a retired technology executive, entrepreneur and former CEO of BigBear, Inc. (NYSE BBAI). As CEO, Mr. Porcelli’s overall responsibility included creating, planning, and implementing the strategic direction of the company, developing industry partnerships, implementing opportunities for expansion of customers and markets, and was responsible for positioning the company based on the competitive landscape. Mr. Porcelli brings over 25 years of professional experience in DoD program management, system architecture design, systems integration and software development. As co-founder of BigBear, Inc., Mr. Porcelli served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before assuming the role of CEO in June 2016. Prior to co-founding BigBear, Mr. Porcelli served as a Program Manager and Principal Software Engineer for the United States Marine Corps, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Ground Intelligence Center. Mr. Porcelli began his career as a Software Engineer, developing digital signal processing software for the US Navy. Mr. Porcelli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (1998) from the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Linzy Browne, EDA Marketing & Events Professional

True to her roots, this Florida native brings a sunny perspective to marketing and events. When Linzy is involved, the ideas are fresh and the plan is solid, thanks to a track record in non-profit, government, education, and business marketing. Within the Stafford team, Linzy contributes to marketing strategy, social media management, design, and website performance monitoring. Linzy received a bachelor’s degree in public relations and environmental policy from the University of West Florida. She holds certifications in digital marketing and Google Analytics. Equally comfortable crunching stats as she is catching waves, Linzy loves water sports, the great outdoors, and craft brews. To showcase your business, sponsor an event, or get involved with the EDA, contact Linzy!

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