Monday, November 20, 2023

International Logistics Service Provider to Expand in Virginia

Commonwealth of Virginia

Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2023


CONTACTS:



Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov


Virginia Economic Development Partnership 

Contact: Suzanne Clark 

Email: sclark@vedp.org 


Katoen Natie Norfolk Inc. 

Contact: Frank Vingerhoets / President 

Email: fvingerhoets@ktnusa.com 

International Logistics Service Provider to Expand in Virginia

Katoen Natie Norfolk to invest $59.9 million in expansion, adding rail yard and 450,000-square-foot warehouse in the City of Norfolk

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Katoen Natie Norfolk Inc., a plastics and polymers warehousing and distribution company and subsidiary of Katoen Natie, will invest $59.9 million to expand in the City of Norfolk. The company will add a 450,000-square-foot warehouse, a rail yard, and expand its existing rail spur to meet increased demand. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia and South Carolina for the project, which will create 76 new jobs. 


“Katoen Natie Norfolk’s increased demand matches the surge Virginia is experiencing as a premier supply chain destination, and this expansion will foster the synergy of the industry ecosystem,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Katoen Natie Norfolk has thrived in Hampton Roads for more than a decade thanks to the region’s outstanding logistics advantages, access to The Port of Virginia, and robust workforce, and I look forward to its continued growth.” 


“Virginia offers the location, infrastructure, and talent to attract global companies like Katoen Natie, and we are proud of Katoen Natie Norfolk’s continued success in the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “The expanded warehouse and rail yard will enable the company to address current and future demand while boosting Virginia’s supply chain industry. I congratulate all the partners involved in securing this project that will create 76 new jobs for hardworking citizens of Hampton Roads. This is a strong signal of confidence in Virginia.” 


“As a Norfolk native, I'm incredibly excited to see Katoen Natie expand in the Mermaid City,” said Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard Miller III. “This international company chose Virginia over other states, once again demonstrating that the Commonwealth is a great place to do business. With our premier port, strong rail infrastructure, and outstanding workforce, Virginia has everything a company like Katoen Natie needs to thrive. I look forward to seeing the company build on its record of success right here in the Commonwealth for many years to come.” 

 

“Due to its central location on the East Coast, great workforce including former military, dual rail service via Norfolk Southern and CSX, and natural deep-water, great-functioning port, we chose Norfolk for our expansion,” said Katoen Natie President Frank Vingerhoets.  


“Norfolk applauds Katoen Natie Norfolk Inc.'s remarkable second expansion and substantial investment of nearly $60 million, a testament to their unwavering confidence in our city's potential,” said Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander. “KTN’s commitment solidifies Norfolk's position as a thriving hub for innovation, and we welcome this significant expansion as a catalyst for enhancing both our community and economic vitality, creating 76 new jobs.”  


“Katoen Natie is a key contributor to our position as a world-class transportation and logistics hub,” said Doug Smith, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance. “We extend our congratulations to Katoen Natie and the City of Norfolk. In 2011, the Alliance, in collaboration with VEDP and Norfolk, successfully recruited Katoen Natie to the Hampton Roads region, and it’s clear that decision continues to pay off with continued investment and expansion. It's incredibly gratifying to observe the company's sustained investment and growth in Norfolk, a testament to our region's skilled and abundant workforce, strong Port, and unparalleled infrastructure, among other key factors.”  


“Katoen Natie is making a significant investment in its future [in Norfolk] and The Port of Virginia is investing in parallel to ensure we can meet the demand that this type of expansion requires,” said Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “This announcement shows the confidence Katoen Natie has in the port’s ability to safely and sustainably move its cargo to world markets for years to come. This company is a valued port user, and we welcome the opportunity to work with the Katoen Natie team to ensure even greater success.”  


“I am pleased to see that Katoen Natie will invest almost $60 million in the City of Norfolk to expand their facility, which will create new jobs in our region. I welcome this expansion in my district,” said Senator Lionell Spruill. 


“Gratitude to Katoen Natie for continuing their investment in our city. We appreciate companies that work proactively to bring new jobs,” said Delegate Jackie Glass. “We look forward to the collective efforts we will make to act as responsible neighbors towards the Southside residents.”  


Parent company Katoen Natie is an international logistics service provider and port operator founded in 1854 and headquartered in Belgium. Katoen Natie is present in 35 countries on five continents, employing 15,000 worldwide. The company focuses on 10 main industries, including supply chain engineering, process engineering, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, consumer goods and industry, port operations, general cargo and commodities, food and feed, silo cleaning, and art. Katoen Natie Norfolk’s operation was established in 2011 at the former Ford Motor Company assembly plant and refurbished body shop. These facilities allow producers of plastic resin pellets to ship bulk railcars to the warehouse where the product is packaged and loaded into intermodal containers for shipment internationally through the Port of Virginia. 


The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Norfolk, the Hampton Roads Alliance, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and The Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia. Katoen Natie Norfolk is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Funding and services to support Katoen Natie’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. The company is also eligible to receive benefits from the Rail Industrial Access Program through the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, subject to approval by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. 

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2023


CONTACTS:



Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments.



ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS  


ADMINISTRATION 


  • Gillian Richmond, Special Assistant 


HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES 


  • Jona Roka, Special Assistant 


BOARD APPOINTMENTS 

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

CYBERSECURITY PLANNING COMMITTEE 

 

  • Charles Huntley of Middlesex County, Director of Technology, County of Essex 

 

COMMERCE AND TRADE 


BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL 


  • Jimmy Carr of Richmond, Chief Executive Officer, All Points Broadband 


  • Christian R. Goodwin of Mineral, County Administrator, Louisa County

 

  • Ray LaMura of Richmond, President, VCTA – Broadband Association of Virginia 


  • Casey Logan of Boydton, COO, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and EMPOWER Broadband 


  • Steven Sandy of Vinton, Assistant County Administrator, Franklin County 


  • Richard Schollmann of Henrico, Executive Director, Virginia Broadband Industry Association  

 

COMMONWEALTH 


VIRGINIA AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD 

 

  • Monica Hall of Chesterfield, E-Commerce Director, Lincare Holding, Inc. 

 

VIRGINIA ASIAN ADVISORY BOARD 

 

  • Minesh Patel of Powhatan, President, Owner, and Founder, Ram’s of Virginia, Inc. and Shiv Traders, Inc.  

 

VIRGINIA INDIAN ADVISORY BOARD 


  • Chief Walt Red Hawk Brownof Southampton County, Chief, Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County Virginia 


  • Brandon G. Thundercloud Custalow of West Point, Tribal Council Member, Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation 

 

VIRGINIA LATINO ADVISORY BOARD 


  • Roberto Jose Coquis of Falls Church, Deputy Director, Human Resources, Barbaricum  


  • Eduardo Gil of Falls Church, Director, Capdesvilas Advisors 

 

VIRGINIA LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD 


  • Teri Crawford Brown RNC, MSN, of Tazewell County, CEO/President, Blackberry Winter 


  • Carson Cox of Richmond, Associate Attorney, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP 


  • Jeffrey Hoeflich-Nickels of Roanoke County, owner, i77 Strategies, LLC 

 

COMPACT  


LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD 


  • The Honorable Mike Cherry of Colonial Heights, Member, House of Delegate, 66th District 

 

DESIGNATED  


STATE REHABILITATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 


  • Becky Alwood of Midlothian, Occupational Therapist, Sheltering Arms Institute  


  • Heidi Lawyer of Glen Allen, Curriculum Support Specialist, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) 


  • Brandy Schantz of Alexandria, CEO, Schantz Group 

 

STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED  


  • Jennifer Sellers, MAED of Harrisonburg, community volunteer 


EDUCATION 


BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER 


  • Steve Ahn of Damascus, Science Teacher, Washington County Schools 


BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND 


  • Carolyn Berry of Charlottesville, Participant Coordinator, Independence Resource Center 


  • J.H. Cline, Jr., of Staunton, retired teacher and coach, Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind 

 

BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY 


  • General Dennis Via, Ret. of McLean, Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton 

 

 STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD 


  • Arrow Brooks of Bristol, student 


  • Sarah Byman of Virginia Beach, student 


  • Elizabeth Cobb of Henrico, student 



  • Rafael Ibanez of Crozet, student 


  • Yordanose Moges of Fairfax County, student 


  • Preston Riddle of Halifax County, student 


  • Lance Toapanta of Salem, student 


  • Abubakkar Rahim of Stafford, student 

 

VIRGINIA AMERICAN REVOLUTION 250 COMMISSION 


  • Gloria Marrero Chambers of McLean, Community Volunteer 

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES 


ADVISORY BOARD ON BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS 


  • Mark Llobell of Virginia Beach, Founder and CEO, Virginia Autism Foundation 


ADVISORY BOARD ON POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 


  • Ronnie Hayes of Richmond, Polysomnographic Technologist, VCU Health 


  • Hannah Tyler of Chester, Polysomnography Technologist, VCU Health 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN FUND AUTHOIRTY  

 

  • Monique Ford of Fredericksburg, CPA/Owner, Monique Valentine Ford, CPA 


  • Dr. Tyler Pieron of Fluvanna County, Board of Directors, Cominghomewell.org 

 

BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATORS 


  • Lynn Hall Campbell of Richmond and Gloucester, Regional Practice Administrator, Bon Secours/Mercy Health 

 

  • Dr. Latonya Dickerson Hughes of Hampton, Assistant Dean, Hampton University 


BOARD OF OPTOMETRY  

 

  • Corliss V. Booker, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC of Chester, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education Resources  


  • Dr. Shawn H. Hobbs of Richmond, Optometrist, Commonwealth Eye Care Associates 

 

BOARD OF PHARMACY  


  • Michelle E. Hoffer of Richmond, Attorney, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP 

 

BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY  


  • Megan R. Bureau, PT, DPT of Winchester, Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education, Division of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University  


  • Srilekha Palle of Fairfax, visiting fellow, Independent Women’s Forum 


CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES REVIEW PANEL 

 

  • Nupur Bal of Manakin Sabot, Shareholder/Attorney, Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC 


  • Christian Paasch of Alexandria, Executive Committee Chair, Virginia Chapter, National Parents Organization 

 

OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS ADVISORY BOARD 


  • Karina Martich, PhD, of Richmond, President, Berakah Inc. 


  • Daniel Villar of Henrico, Director for the Office of Ethnic Ministries, Catholic Diocese of Richmond 


  • Dr. Zarmina Yusufi, MD, of Fredericksburg, Internal Medicine Specialist, Stafford Hospital  

 

RARE DISEASE COUNCIL 


  • Gwen Traficant, Vice-Chair, of Fairfax County, community volunteer, caregiver 


VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES  


  • Adrian Frierson of Mechanicsville, Director of Transportation, Hanover County Public Schools 

 

VIRGINIA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 


  • Craig Connors of Toano, Senior Director of Payor Relations, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association 


LABOR 


SAFETY AND HEALTH CODES BOARD 


  • Audrey Janosik of Richmond, Manager, Medical Program & Regulatory Compliance, Altria Client Services 

 

LEGISLATIVE 


BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS COMMITTEE 


  • Dr. Barbara L. Inman of Newport News, Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management, Hampton University 


  • Geneda Kearney of Chesterfield County, Academic Coach, Walden University 


  • Cameron Patterson of Farmville, Vice President for Student Affairs, Longwood University; Senior Partner for Strategic Initiatives, Robert Russa Moton Museum  

 

COMMISSION ON ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATIONS  


  • Howard Shafferman of Richmond, Founder and Principal, The Haswell Group, LLP; former Chief of Staff and Counselor, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Retired Partner, Ballard Spahr, LLP 
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS ADVISORY COUNCIL 


  • Adam Kinsman of James City County, County Attorney, James City County 
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Friday, October 27, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2023


CONTACTS:



Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments.



ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS  


OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 


  • Lori Massengill, External Affairs Specialist 

 

 HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES 


  • Lizbeth White, Assistant Secretary 

 

LABOR 


  • Nicole Overley, Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development 


  • Brian Wolford, Deputy Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation  

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS 

 

COMMERCE AND TRADE 


SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CULTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION  


  • Michael Cochran of Abingdon, Town Manager, Town of Abingdon 


  • Deborah Milton of Lebanon, Director of Planning, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission 


  • The Honorable Amanda Pillion, MEdof Abingdon, Mayor, Town of Abingdon 



  • Sandy Ratliff of Abingdon, VP Community Innovation, Virginia Community Capital 


  • Ruby Rogers of Gate City, Retired Educator 


  • Scotty Wampler of Davenport, Executive Director, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission 

 

EDUCATION 


BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 


  • Gilbert Bland of Virginia Beach, Chief Executive Officer, Urban League of Hampton Roads 

 

BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE 


  • Kate Comerford Todd of McLean, Attorney, Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien LLP

  

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES 


ADVISORY BOARD ON ATHLETIC TRAINING 


  • David Pawlowski of Henrico, Athletic Trainer, Special Olympics Virginia 


  • Dr. Virginia D. Wells of Williamsburg, Chief Medical Officer, William and Mary Athletics 


  • D’Shawn Wright of Yorktown, Owner, Body By D, Inc. 


ADVISORY BOARD ON GENETIC COUNSELING 


  • Dr. Richard Lucidi of Midlothian, Professor and Division Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Virginia Commonwealth University 

 

BOARD OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 


  • Dr. Lisa Wallace-Davis of Newport News, Optometrist, Luxur-Eyes Optometric Center 


  • James Wells of Front Royal, retired Director of Pharmacy and Cardiopulmonary Services, Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital 

 

BOARD OF MEDICINE 


  • Thomas Corry of Alexandria, Managing Director, Corry Advisors 


  • Deborah DeMoss Fonseca of McLean, Realtor, Long & Foster | Forbes Global Properties 


  • Dr. Elliott Lucas, Jr., of Hampton, OB-GYN Physician, OB Hospitalists Group 

 

BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY 


  • Danielle Spearman-Camblard, PsyD, HSP, PMH-C, of Chesterfield, CEO and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Family Focus Counsel, LLC

 

BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK 


  • Ruth Ann Smulik of Forest, retired RN 

 

BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 


  • Dr. Jeffery Newman of Alexandria, Veterinarian, Caring Hands Animal Hospital 


  • Pattie Seeger, LVT, AAS, BBA, of Hampton, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sciences; Veterinary Sciences Instructor; Division of Natural Sciences, Tidewater Community College 

 

RARE DISEASE COUNCIL  


  • John Feore of Arlington, Senior Director, Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates; Director of Health Policy and Advocacy, Institute of Gene Therapies 


  • Sharon Kopis of Forest, Nursing Professor, Liberty University

 

  • Leslie Mehta of Chesterfield County, Chief of Staff and Counsel to the CEO, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority 


  • Dr. Angela Olmsted of Lynchburg, Director of Operations and Pharmacy Services, Piedmont Community Health Plan 

 

TASK FORCE ON SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT 


  • Ariel Ward of Falls Church, Director of Community Health-Forensic Nurse Examiner, Inova Health System 

 

  • Caitlin Yerkes of Falls Church, Forensic Nurse Examiner 

 

VIRGINIA HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  


  • Karen A. Faison, PhD, of Hopewell, Professor Emeritus, Virginia State University  


LABOR 


BOARD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY OPERATORS 


  • Joshua Byerly of Powhatan, Solid Waste Division Assistant Director, Henrico County 

 

BOARD FOR WATERWORKS AND WASTEWATER WORKS OPERATORS AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS  


  • Alvin Christian of Chesterfield, Assistant Director for Enterprise Operations, County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities 

 

LEGISLATIVE 


VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 


  • Corrine A. Louden of Chesterfield, Chief Deputy Inspector General, Virginia Office of the State Inspector General 

 

VETERANS AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS 


JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF VETERANS SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS  



  • LTC Vernon Peters, USA (Ret), of Chester, Director of Government Relations, Virginia Professional Educators 
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