Abigail Spanberger recently appointed David Manley to serve as executive director of the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. “David Manley understands what these communities need to build a stronger future. Email newsletter signupAs the commission continues its third decade of working with its partners from across the footprint to bring jobs, investment and resources to Southern and Southwest Virginia, commission chairman Del. Spanberger and her team for selecting an excellent leader and native of Southwest Virginia to serve as the commission’s executive director.” In 2022, he served as the 40th president of the Virginia Economic Developers Association, and he represents Virginia on the board of directors of the Southern Economic Development Council.