Virginia REALTORS^® is excited to welcome Anthony Reedy back to the association as our new Senior Vice President of Industry Relations.

Anthony is no stranger to our association He previously served as VAR’s Vice President of Political Operations, helping advance the association’s advocacy efforts across the Commonwealth.

Since leaving VAR, Anthony has added significant public-sector leadership experience to his résumé. In 2022, Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed him Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Labor, where Anthony played a central role in the historic consolidation of a dozen workforce programs to create the state’s new workforce agency, Virginia Works.

Most recently, Anthony served as Executive Director of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development and on the leadership team of Virginia Works, helping guide efforts to strengthen Virginia’s workforce system and better connect Virginians with career opportunities and employers with the skilled talent they need.

In his new role as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, Anthony will bring together his deep familiarity with the REALTOR^® association, extensive experience in government and public policy, and relationships throughout the Commonwealth to help strengthen VAR’s connections with members, industry partners, and key stakeholders.

“Virginia REALTORS^® has always held a special place in my career, and returning in this role feels like coming home,” says Reedy. “Having seen firsthand how vital real estate is to Virginia’s economic health and the strength of our local communities, I’m excited to bring my state experience back to the team to deepen partnerships, support our local associations, and champion our members across Virginia.”

A graduate of Virginia Tech, Anthony brings both a wealth of experience and a longstanding connection to Virginia and the issues shaping its future.

Welcome back, Anthony!