REDI Hires Ryan Gandy as Deputy Director

ROCKVILLE, Md. – July 8, 2019—Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is pleased to announce it has selected Ryan Gandy as its Deputy Director. He begins his tenure with the Rockville-based, public-private partnership today.

Mr. Gandy joins REDI after serving as the inaugural Director of Economic Development and Tourism for King George County, Virginia, where he helped lead the economic development strategic planning efforts. Mr. Gandy has also served as Economic Development Manager for the City of Manassas Park, Virginia, and as Director of Community Services for the Town of Dumfries, Virginia. Additionally, he has served on various committees and boards in both the public and private sectors and most recently served as a representative on the Northern Neck Tourism Council, board member on the Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board, and as an appointed representative on Congressman Rob Wittman’s 1st Congressional District Rural Broadband Task Force.

“After an extensive search, we are excited to welcome Mr. Gandy as REDI’s Deputy Director,” said Cynthia Stewart, Executive Director of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. “His proven experience and successful initiatives will be a tremendous benefit to REDI and the City of Rockville. His responsibilities will support Rockville’s economic development efforts to strengthen its business community and enhance the quality of life for residents.”

“I am honored to join such a dynamic city and to help further strengthen its business community,” said Ryan Gandy, Deputy Director of Rockville Economic Development, Inc.

Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, Mr. Gandy holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University and has attended multiple professional economic development and public administration courses during his time in the public sector. His professional experience involves positions in the corporate, non-profit, education and government sectors. He can be reached at (301) 315-8096.

About Rockville Economic Development, Inc.

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) was formed in 1997 as a 501(c)(3) by the City of Rockville to proactively support existing industry and attract new businesses to the city. In 2017, REDI celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing businesses with the necessary tools to launch, locate, and expand in Rockville and continues to offer guidance and support to business ventures in the city. For more information, visit www.rockvilleredi.org.