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Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic  + Virginia  + Office  |  June 16, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Names George Thomas as President, CEO

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Commission (FCEDA) has named George D. Thomas its next president and CEO.

Thomas, an economic development executive and technology strategist, brings over 25 years of leadership experience across economic development, technology, infrastructure, investment attraction, workforce development and public-private partnerships. 

Thomas succeeds Victor Hoskins, who is leaving the role after seven years. “George Thomas represents the next generation of economic development leadership,” said Fairfax County Economic Development Commission Chair James Quigley. “His ability to bring together government, industry, universities, investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders around a shared vision for growth makes him uniquely qualified to lead Fairfax County forward.”

Thomas joins FCEDA from Connected DMV, where he served as President and CEO, transforming the organization from a volunteer coalition into a multi-million-dollar innovation enterprise focused on advancing regional competitiveness. During his tenure, Connected DMV launched innovation centers dedicated to quantum technology, energy and space.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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