Whether you are looking to start, locate or expand your business, host your state or regional conference, or simply plan your summer vacation we can help. The professional staff at the Waynesboro, Virginia Office of Economic Development and Tourism is available to provide information, contacts, and assistance. We work with realtors, developers, large industries, and local businesses to make your project a success through up-to-date demographic data, location assistance, and access to state and local financing options.
GREG HITCHIN, CEcD
Greg has served as the Director since April 2010. Prior to joining the City of Waynesboro, he was the Business Development Manager for the Onondaga County (Syracuse New York) Office of Economic Development. He also served as the Interim Director of the six person office and the CFO for the Onondaga County Industrial Development Authority. Following graduation from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Greg spent 18 years in consumer goods and services sales and marketing. He currently serves on several boards and committees: International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Director; Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC), Director; Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP), Director; Virginia Economic Development Association (VEDA), Program Committee; Center for Coldwater Restoration, Director. He can be reached at 540-942-6779 or HitchinGE@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
STEPHANIE DUFFY
Stephanie is the Assistant Director for Economic Development and Tourism. She was born and raised in Waynesboro. After graduating high school she attended Blue Ridge Community College where she received her Associate’s Degree before transferring out of state to Armstrong Atlantic State University (now part of Georgia Southern University). After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree she returned home to Waynesboro where she resides with her husband and their two daughters. She has been in the Economic Development Office since 2011. Stephanie leads the tourism team and participates as the city representative in regional tourism organizations including the Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) Board, the Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP) and the Waynesboro VA250 Committee. Stephanie is also a member of the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) and participates in the shared interest group for downtown development. She can be reached at 540-942-6644 or DuffySS@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
MEGHAN SWANSON
Meghan is the Marketing Communications Manager for Economic Development and Tourism. Meghan has been living in Waynesboro for the last 11 years after relocating from Baltimore, MD. She holds an Associate’s Degree from Blue Ridge Community College and completed the Digital Marketing Science program at the University of Virginia in 2023. Meghan also serves as Board President for Destination Downtown Waynesboro, championing local businesses and organizing events. She has been with the Tourism Office since 2019. Meghan can be reached at 540-942-6512 or SwansonME@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
EMILY TOMLIN
Emily is the Administrative Assistant for the Economic Development & Tourism Office. Emily can be reached at 540-942-6570 or TomlinEE@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
