Jeff Shook
Jeff Shook is a CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional and has over 30 years of experience in a variety of industries. Jeff joined GENEDGE in 2017 as a Project Manager with primary responsibility serving clients and partners in the Shenandoah Valley. Today he is currently an Automation and Advanced Manufacturing…
Shenandoah Valley/Blue Ridge
The regional geography encompasses shining examples of American countryside in the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, along with an abundance of historical properties.This area is also famed for its agricultural legacy and the industry continues to generate significant economic activity within the region. Regions 8…
Northern Virginia
Region 7 is the right arm of Washington, DC and a booming business and suburban area. The Dulles tech corridor has been called ‘Silicon Valley East’. The region is home to 30 percent of the state’s population including Loudoun, the fastest growing county in the state at 31 new residents…
Hampton Roads
Economic conditions in Region 5 have been steadily improving over the last several years following a painfully long recovery from the 2009-2010 contraction. Growth in regional real gross domestic product (GDP), growth in per-capita income and growth in employment have improved and stabilized in recent years after a dismal period…
Central Virginia
While the region is known for professional service firms supporting defense, security and marine interests it has been able to expand other high-wage sectors such as finance and insurance and advanced manufacturing. While most of the growth has occurred in the Fredericksburg area, along the I-95 corridor, the rural areas…
Roanoke/New River Region
This region is in western Virginia and spans across metropolitan areas (MSAs) from Roanoke-Alleghany Region to the New River Valley. The region’s industries provided approximately 6.4% 3 of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017. Historically, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities industries have played a significant role in the…
Southwest Virginia
The Appalachian Mountains run through many of the counties and cities that comprise the region. Located in the most southwest corner of Virginia, Region 1 is mainly rural with an estimated population of just over 381,000 making it among the least populated areas of the Commonwealth. The beauty of the…
Scott Schein
Scott Schein is the Executive In Residence. He works directly with senior leaders in manufacturing, engineering, and technology companies as well as partner and affiliate organizations and is responsible for leading client engagement, services, and delivery by managing a professional team of business advisors, subject matter experts, and qualified third…
Joshua Dawson, J.D., M.A.
Joshua Dawson is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager based at GENEDGE headquarters in Martinsville. This position oversees the Center’s fiscal and administrative activities as well as managing administration of grants and contracts. The Business Manager also coordinates the budget and the operating plan for all offices. Other…