Our Mission »

The mission of the Bedford County Economic Development Authority is to sustain and improve the quality of life for all of Bedford County through a prudent and cost effective economic development program that results in good quality jobs for all residents

EDA members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to four-year terms and represent one of the seven election districts.

Besides developing and implementing the county's economic development program, the EDA also has the power to borrow money, issue bonds, buy and sell land on behalf of the county to support economic development projects.

Members »

District 1
Craig S. Coker - Chairman
104 Chasewood Court
Vinton, VA 24179
540.890.1086

District 2
Raymond P. Sellers
1615 Feldspar Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540.297.5561

District 3
Wyatt H. Walton III
14116 Wyatts Way
Bedford, VA 24523
540.297.8846

District 4
Matthew J. Braud - Vice Chairman
PO Box 801
Forest, VA 24551
434.525.9634

District 5
James A. Lusk
303 Quail Ridge Drive
Forest, VA 24551
434.525.3552

District 6
Kimberly A. McCabe
P.O. Box 172
Thaxton, VA 24174
540.587.1955

District 7
Paul C. Kelbaugh
420 Casaloma Drive
Forest, VA 24551
434.525.6854