News Release – June 26, 2025

Virginia Municipal League welcomes Rowe as new chief administrative officer

Thursday, June 26, 2025/Categories: News Releases

Virginia Municipal League welcomes Rowe as new chief administrative officer

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2025

Contact: Rob Bullington, Director of Communications, rbullington@vml.org

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Earlier this month, Rebecca Rowe began as the Virginia Municipal League’s new chief administrative officer. Rebecca comes to VML with a wealth of experience working with local governments and project/staff management. Most recently, Rebecca worked for the Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) where she served as a program manager (2016-2019) and as an associate director (2019-2025). In the latter role, Rebecca oversaw the operation of programs such as Virginia Main Street, Commonwealth Capital for Communities Fund grant, Virginia Enterprise Zone, Virginia Individual Development Accounts, Industrial Revitalization Fund, and other technical assistance programs.

In her new role, Rebecca will report directly to VML’s executive director. She will be administering the day-to-day operations of the league and its staff with particular emphasis on refining and documenting work processes, human resources development, and oversight of budget and finance operations.

Rebecca holds a Masters of Science in Architectural Studies from Texas A&M as well as a Bachelors of Arts in American Studies from SUNY Geneseo. She is active in several civic organizations including the Virginia Economic Developers Association, the City of Richmond Planning Commission, and the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank's Rural Investment Collaborative Steering Committee.

Rebecca can be reached at rrowe@vml.org. More information about VML is available at www.vml.org.