Vandy Jones is eastern region director for Longwood Small Business Development Center. He brings more than 20 years of experience in local government and economic development, tourism, planning and community outreach to The Cameron Foundation’s Board. He is a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, where he lives with his wife, Maxine. Their family includes son Vandy IV and daughter-in-law Donnita as well as son Quinton.
Occupation
Eastern Region Director, Longwood Small Business Development Center
Work History
- County Administrator, Sussex County, Virginia (2017-2020)
- Deputy County Administrator, Sussex County, Virginia (2015-2017)
- Economic Development Director, City of Petersburg, Virginia (1996-2015)
- Interim Director of Planning, City of Petersburg, Virginia (2009-2011)
- Interim Director of Museums and Visitor Services, City of Petersburg, Virginia (2001-2006)
- Economic Development Project Manager, City of Petersburg, Virginia (1993-1996)
- Banking Center Manager, Nations Bank (1988-1993)
- Service Manager, Firestone (1987-1988)
Education
- BS in business administration, Virginia Commonwealth University, with a concentration in production and operations management (1987)
- Graduate, Executive Leadership Institute, National Forum of Black Public Administrators (2012)
Activities, Associations and Volunteer Work
- Board member, Brightpoint Community College Foundation
- Chairman, St. John Baptist Church Deacon Board
