David Manley, who recently served as the executive director of the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County, was appointed by the Governor in July 2026 to serve as the next executive director of Virginia's Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Dvaid believes his Southwest Virginia roots and his experience in economic development will give him a special understanding and perspective about the challenges faced by the Commission's region. Before he was with the Wythe County IDA, David founded and operated the West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery in Max Meadows. He was the president of the Virginia Economic Developers Association in 2022.  He holds a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Virginia.