Lee Ann Mahan joined IALR in 2017 and currently serves as the DMC Program Coordinator for the Manufacturing Advancement division. Her prior experience with IALR includes leading the Work Ready Community efforts for the GO Virginia Region 3 Expansion. She has 20 years of experience in higher education in business development, program management, marketing, and as adjunct faculty. Mahan has 10 years of manufacturing experience in contract account management for custom and toll manufacturing of specialty and fine chemical products. She received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Averett University.