Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) is a nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to promoting the redevelopment and revitalization of the Richmond Highway corridor of U.S. Route 1 from the beltway to Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia. Since 1981, SFDC has helped direct nearly $2 billion of private investment to the Richmond Highway corridor. As southeast Fairfax continues to grow with more residents and new business, our organization serves as a helpful resource for business owners, developers, property managers, and members of the community.
SFDC Mission
To develop, implement and support projects designed to stimulate economic growth in the Richmond Highway corridor by working closely with business owners, developers and local residents.
Vision for Richmond Highway
A series of six Richmond Highway communities (neighborhoods and commercial districts) linked and accessible by bike trails, sidewalks, walkways, and mass transit.
We have two volunteer committees that serve as SFDC’s organs for outreach, advisement, and project implementation.
- MCAPT – (Marketing, Community, Appearance, Planning, and Transportation)
- EDC – (Economic Development Committee)
SFDC Staff
Evan Kaufman – Executive Director
Evan Kaufman currently serves as the Executive Director of the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation where he plans to bring his past skills and training to help create a stronger sense of place and identity to the Richmond Highway Corridor. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of the Hopewell Downtown Partnership, a Main Street community development organization in Hopewell, Virginia. In this role, Evan has facilitated the redevelopment and re-use of numerous historic properties, cultivated local entrepreneurs and new businesses, started unique festivals and farmer’s markets, and worked to bring back a sense of place for Hopewell residents. His work in historic preservation and economic development has earned him recognition from the Governor of Virginia and has helped spur a renaissance in the downtown Hopewell community. Evan earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a Master’s in Diplomacy and Conflict Studies from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel. He is certified by the National Development Council as a Real Estate Development Finance Professional and is a current candidate for the Main Street America Revitalization Professional certification.
SFDC Board of Directors
SFDC’s 12-member Board of Directors represents a broad cross-section of community, business, economic development, and real estate leaders.
SFDC Officers
Mike Kitchen, President, Vice President of Land Development, IMEG. Mike is chair of SFDC’s Economic Development Committee.
Carlos Heard, Vice President, Acquisitions, B.F. Saul Company.
Stephen Keat, Secretary, retired Foreign Service Officer, and represents Mt. Vernon District on the Economic Advisory Commission.
Bruce Leonard, Treasurer, Managing Principal of Streetsense. He has over 20 years of experience designing and executing mixed-use projects throughout the United States and Europe.
SFDC Board of Directors
Holly Dougherty, Executive Director, Mt. Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Viani, Immediate Past President, Partner and Shareholder, Bean Kinney Korman.
Stacey Shaw, Director of Construction for Kettler company.
Anthony Ganguzza, Assistance Vice President at Burke and Herbert Bank.
Vik Patel, Senior Vice President of Baywood Hotels.
Ellen Young is a civic association president and the appointee of the Mount Vernon Council of Civic Associations.
Josh Shumaker, Director, Advocacy, and Federal Programs at Council of State Community Development Agencies.
Joel Goldhammer, Currently retired, Mr. Goldhammer has enjoyed a long and successful career as a Partner with several premier
consultancies including Kearney, BCG, Grant Thornton GPS, and Ernst & Young. He was also the
President of James Martin & Company (now Headstrong).