ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Emily Kilroy as the next Director of Economic Development for Albemarle County, effective immediately, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Kilroy has served as interim director since May.

“Targeted economic development is critical to the future of our county, and we have confidence in Emily’s ability to lead this effort,” said Jim Andrews, Chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. “Her knowledge, vision, and experience are exactly what we need to steer Albemarle County toward sustained success.”

Kilroy has been with Albemarle County for 10 years, starting in the County Executive’s Office working on public engagement. She was promoted to lead the new Communications and Public Engagement Office in 2018. She later served on the County’s Executive Leadership Team as the Assistant to the County Executive before taking on the interim role in Economic Development. As interim director, she oversaw key initiatives aligned with the County’s long-term economic strategy, including the partnership agreement with Home Depot for the first redevelopment at Fashion Square Mall and preliminary work for developing the next economic development strategic plan.

Kilroy’s educational background includes a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from American University. She is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia.