Tori is passionate about finding solutions to complex problems by being creative, collaborative, and engaging diverse stakeholders. She has a background in public administration, economic development, and marketing. Prior to working for Camoin Associates, Tori managed and worked with three different economic development authorities and enjoys strategic and organizational planning.
She has experience managing publicly owned industrial properties, building community partnerships to support workforce development, and developing and executing business retention and expansion (BRE) programs. Using her data and analytical skills, Tori has also led and implemented business marketing and attraction efforts nationally and abroad.
Real Results
Tori recently joined the Camoin Associates team. Her featured projects were performed in previous roles.
City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority Board Retreat | Roanoke, VA | Tori planned, organized, and led the City of Roanoke’s EDA board retreat that resulted in actionable goals with realistic timelines. She facilitated organizational planning focused on long-term financial plans, grant programming, real estate investment and redevelopment, and business attraction plans.
Roanoke Centre for Industry & Technology | City of Roanoke, VA | Tori identified a mega-site opportunity for development in the City of Roanoke. She managed the site characterization project with a $13,500 grant she applied for and received from AEP Appalachian Power. Tori then applied for $85,000 through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program to advance the marketable position of the mega-site.
New River Valley Commerce Park | Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pulaski, VA | As project manager, Tori led both the opening and expansion of The Patton Logistics Group facility in the New River Valley Commerce Park. The total investment of $23 million created 96 jobs.
New River Valley Commerce Park | Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pulaski, VA | Tori applied for and received a $340,000 site development grant through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program to master plan the future development of the New River Valley Commerce Park.
New River Valley Commerce Park | Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pulaski, VA | Tori was the project manager for a $1 million road development and expansion project in the New River Valley Commerce Park, using Virginia Department of Transportation funding.