Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed Shawn Crumlish as VRA Executive Director in April of 2022. Before his appointment, Shawn served as Director of Financial Services and held other positions at VRA for over 16 years. During this time, he was involved with various transaction types, including water, wastewater, transportation, and economic development, and implemented several new funding programs with state agency partners. He received his undergraduate degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

 “I am pleased that Governor Youngkin has selected Shawn as Executive Director,” said VRA Board Chairman Tom Hasty. “VRA has a track record of excellence in local government infrastructure financing and I am confident that Shawn will lead VRA to future accomplishments.”