EDA Staff

Executive Director Patrick Barker, CEcD New business inquiries, administration 
Marketing Manager Wendy May EDA websites, communications, social media, FredCo Eats
Business Retention Manager Shayla Rickard Existing business liaison, workforce development, Career Pathways Program
Administrative Assistant Donna McIlwee General inquiries

EDA Board

 Rick Till, Chairman of the Board
 Stan Crockett, Vice Chair
 Bryan Fairbanks, Trex Company
 Diane Kearns, DTS LLC
 Gary Lofton
 Judith McCann-Slaughter, Frederick County Board of Supervisors
 Karen Sutphin Swecker, Horizon Farm Credit

About the EDA

The Frederick County Economic Development Authority focuses on creating a diverse and strong business base by providing a wide array of information and free services to help businesses expand or locate operations in Frederick County, Virginia.

Services include:

  • Helping existing and new companies find property

  • Facilitating the business expansion or location process, including working with permitting agencies

  • Identifying hiring and training assistance opportunities for existing and new companies

  • Maintaining demographic data 

  • Workforce development

 Let us know how we can help you succeed in Frederick County, Virginia.