FRA Staff

Curry Roberts serves as President of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at The University of Mary Washington, only its third since the organization began. Curry is a business leader with 35 years of non-profit, public and private sector executive experience and a proven track record in successfully managing complex issues. He joined FRA in 2014 after serving as a Principal with Hirschler-Fleischer Consulting, LLC of Richmond. Serving as Virginia’s Secretary of Economic Development (now Commerce and Trade) under Governor Gerald L. Baliles, Curry was responsible for oversight of 15 state agencies covering agriculture, ports, industrial development, tourism, OSHA and the arts. With his support, during Governor Baliles’ administration, there were 400,000 new jobs created and 100 domestic and overseas companies located or invested in Virginia. Following his service in state government, Metromedia Telecommunication’s founder John Kluge tapped Curry to manage and grow JWK Properties, Inc., a combination of diverse private businesses valued at more than $100 million including an 8,000-acre working farm, a coin laundry business, and a peanut shelling operation. Kluge then asked Curry to apply his diverse experience and management skills to lead the turnaround of PM Holdings, LLC, a $275 million niche market food company. Curry’s experience in navigating the complexities of state and local zoning and regulatory issues, his ability to manage diverse interests toward a common goal, and his extensive contacts among decision makers led his fellow board members at State Fair of Virginia, Inc. to ask him to lead the organization as President and CEO through a pivotal transition to its new home in Caroline County. A native of Bedford County, Va., Curry is a 1980 graduate of Virginia Tech. Curry currently serves as Chairman of the Loan Committee of the Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation. He previously served as both a Director and Chair of the Board of Directors of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. and as president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Curry is a 2014 co-recipient of Tech’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award and in 2022 received VEDA’s prestigious Cardinal Award, which recognizes leadership in economic development.

As Vice President of Marketing and Operations for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance (FRA) at the University of Mary Washington, Todd is a convener, strategist, and champion for regional economic growth. Since being named VP, Todd has played a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of the region’s public-private economic development efforts—supporting the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. His work has contributed to the attraction of more than 6,000 new jobs and over $100 billion in capital investment, strengthening the region’s competitive position in Virginia and beyond.

Todd brings a collaborative leadership style rooted in building strong partnerships and aligning stakeholders around shared priorities. He has led transformative initiatives including the region’s site audit and characterization program and was instrumental in the cultivation of new data center industry growth. His ability to connect organizations and identify strategic opportunities has resulted in multiple successful GO Virginia grants, as well as a funded Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with NSWC Dahlgren—creating new pathways for technology transfer, workforce development, and innovation.

A champion for entrepreneurial ecosystems and talent development, Todd helped establish the Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Council and continues to serve as its fiscal administrator. He also guides the FRA’s economic research agenda, advancing data-driven insights that support business decision-making, higher education planning, and local government strategy.

Committed to fostering long-term prosperity, Todd’s work reflects his belief that regional success is built on collaboration, shared vision, and sustained investment in people and place.

Rose joined the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington in February 2022. Prior to her time at FRA, Rose spent 11 years as the Employer Relations Manager in the Center for Career & Professional Development at the University of Mary Washington. In this role, she worked with regional employers to connect them to students and alumni, planned recruiting events including job and internship fairs, speed networking, and on-campus interviews, and handled the Center’s marketing as well as graduate outcome data collection.

Rose holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

 As the Business Development Manager at FRA, she is responsible for creating marketing materials, event planning, investor communications and regional economic development projects.

 Rose’s personal passions include playing piano, reading, and spending time with her husband, Daniel, and daughter, Lila.