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Shannon R. Blevins
Shannon R. Blevins is the Director of Economic Development for the University of Virginia’s College at Wise and also serves as Director of the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center.
Prior to her current position, Shannon served as a Project Manager with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Workforce Services Division. In her role as a project manager, she assisted new and expanding businesses in the Southwest Region with designing customized recruiting and training strategies. While serving as a project manager, Shannon was tasked with coordinating the region’s efforts in support of the CGI and Northrop Grumman Projects in Russell County.
She is an accomplished instructor, consultant and former director of customer service/operations. Mrs. Blevins has extensive experience working with leading organizations in southwestern Virginia. She holds a masters degree in Business Management and Organizational Development from Averett College in Danville and a B.A. in Business and Public Administration from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. She resides in Wise County, Virginia with her husband and two children.
Adam L. Tolbert
Adam Tolbert is the Computer & Network Systems Engineer for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center. In this role he is responsible for all Information Technology needs including technical support, client interaction, network operations, and planning. Prior to joining the SVTDC team, Adam worked for three years on the campus of UVa-Wise in the Office of Information Technology in various IT support roles.
Adam is a 2008 graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Science in Management degree and is a 2006 graduate of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise with a B.A. in Government. Adam also has attended programs of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST). He resides in the Saltville area of Smyth County, Virginia.
Krissi Lee
Krissi Lee is the Center Operations Coordinator at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center. She provides support to the Executive Director of Economic Development for UVa-Wise. Krissi has an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. She resides in Russell County, Virginia with her husband.
Elana Todt
Elana Todt serves as the Program Coordinator for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center.
Rita Jo Banner
Rita Jo Banner serves as an information desk specialist for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center. She is retired from the Russell County School System with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from VPI & SU, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from UVA Wise, and holds a certificate in Secondary Guidance/Counseling from UVa. Rita Jo resides in Castlewood with her husband Steve.
Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson serves as an Information Technology assistant for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center.
Jenny Kramer
Jenny Kramer serves as an information desk specialist for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center.
Amy Williams
Amy Williams serves as an information desk specialist for the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center.