Our Staff
Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. Staff
Ashley C. Covington
Interim President and CEO
Ashley received her B.S. from Longwood University in Business Administration. She is a member of the Downtown Franklin Association Board of Directors and she was awarded a 2015 and 2016 Virginia Economic Development Association scholarship.
Contact: acovington@franklinsouthamptonva.com
Lauren V. Sloan
Business Development Manager
Lauren V. Sloan joined Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. in October of 2017. Lauren serves as the Business Development Manager for Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc., focusing on recruitment of entrepreneurs to the Franklin Business Center. Lauren also represents Franklin Southampton with regional Tourism initiatives.
Lauren received her B.A. from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Communication Studies. She sits on the Membership Committee for tHRive, the Young Professionals organization of the Hampton Roads Chamber.
Contact: lsloan@franklinsouthamptonva.com
Emily E. Ballance
Administrative Assistant
Emily E. Ballance joined Franklin Souhtampton Economic Development, Inc. in March of 2020. Emily serves as the Administrative Assistant for Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. and assists with the day to day operations of the Franklin Business Center.
Emily graduated with her Associate's Degree from Paul D. Camp Community College focusing on General Studies.
Contact: admin@franklinsouthamptonva.com