FRA Staff

Tom Scott brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, corporate real estate, and government partnerships. He previously served as Executive Vice President at Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) in Colonial Heights, where he managed daily operations for a regional partnership spanning five counties and four cities.

His career is defined by a focus on sustainable economic growth and the creation of collaborative, win-win partnerships. Scott is preparing to apply his executive expertise to advance the organization’s mission and lead the region toward increased economic vitality.

During his time at VGR, Scott achieved significant results for public and private stakeholders:

• Overseeing a 2025 pipeline of 49 active projects representing $11.4 billion in capital investment and 4,898 new jobs.

• Leading the update of the organization’s five-year strategic plan to guide future growth.

• Designing a marketing plan with 25 international and domestic events that generated 100 client meetings.

• Managing site consultant strategies to showcase regional assets and attract pharmaceutical supply chain businesses.

Scott previously served as a Director at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) in Richmond from 2016 to 2022. In that role, he secured $1.1 billion in capital investment and more than 3,500 jobs across 14 successful project wins. His background also includes 15 years as Vice President of Government Partnerships at Bank of America, where he secured $100 million in tax savings through sales tax exemptions for data center investments.

Scott holds an M.A. in Theology and Organizational Development and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University.

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.