Vince Barnett

Vince Barnett serves as the Industry Leader - Data Centers at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, where he provides leadership and his data center expertise for the wider benefit of the Commonwealth. 

Experience
Prior to this role in June 2022, Barnett served as VEDP's Vice President of Business Investment where he worked with Virginia’s regional and local economic development organizations to identify and convert high-potential leads and prospects into project opportunities, managed site selection projects, and supported business retention and expansion activities for existing firms. Prior to that, Barnett served as VEDP’s Vice President of Communications and Promotions, where he directed VEDP’s marketing, advertising, and communications outreach programs to build awareness of the desirability of Virginia as a business location. Barnett served more than seven years in the United States Air Force and the Virginia Air National Guard, with assignments at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.

Education
B.S., Mass Communications and Advertising – Virginia Commonwealth University