Joint Venture of Smyth and Washington Counties

The Smyth-Washington Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (SWIFA) is responsible for the development and marketing of the Highlands Buisness Park, a joint venture between Washington and Smyth Counties. The SWIFA Board is comprised of six members, three each appointed by the Boards of Supervisors of Washington and Smyth Counties.

Current SWIFA Board members include:

Clarence F. "Con" Smith, Smyth County
Charlie Clark, Chairman, Smyth County
Mack S. Blevins, Smyth County
Thomas G. Taylor, Washington County
Russell U. Owens, Washington County
James D. Swartz, Washington County

Board Participants:

David A. Barrett, Board Coordinator, Director Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
Christianne E. Parker, Assistant County Administrator, Washington County
Sally H. Morgan, Director, Smyth County Department of Community Development
John H. Tate Jr., Smyth County Attorney
Lucy E. Phillips, Washington County Attorney