Mary Valenta
Acting Chair/Treasurer
Mary Valenta is CEO of On the Green, LLC (OTG) in Fairfax, VA, a consulting firm helping businesses with economic, environmental and social growth through strategic, marketing and financial planning.
Jeff Herman
Commissioner
A resident of Fairfax City since 2009, Jeff is the Section Chief for Site Analysis in the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and has worked in the planning field for over 15 years. His team of planners and engineers evaluate development applications and site plans on their transportation merits and challenges across Fairfax County.
Soledad Portilla
Commissioner
A Fairfax City resident since 2005. Soledad has over 10 years experience in real estate development and management including new deal sourcing and acquisitions. She currently serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Builders Industry Association and on the Board of HomeAid Northern Virginia.
Fred Cornett
Commissioner
Deborah Crawford
Commissioner
Kathleen Paley
Commissioner
Chris Bruno
Director of Economic Development, Fairfax City
Director Bruno serves as the City liaison to the Economic Development Authority and is responsible for coordinating the economic development priorities of the City’s leadership with the Authority’s strategic plan.
Danette Nguyen
Assistant Director of Economic Development/Programs Manager, Fairfax City
As the Assistant Director of Economic Development/Programs Manager for Fairfax City’s Office of Economic Development, Danette assists businesses as they navigate various city processes and partners with them on direct-to-business city programs.