Statia Gibson

Statia Gibson is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Senior Manager of Business Investment at the City of Richmond Department of Economic Development, where responsibilities include managing business attraction and retention activities, overseeing staff productivity, and generating prospects through marketing efforts. Previous experience includes roles such as Senior Marketing Advisor at CoStar Group, Director of Marketing at NAI Dominion, and Business Development Manager at the Greater Richmond Partnership. Statia's foundational experience in market research and communications was developed during tenure at Colliers International, where extensive work included producing market reports and managing marketing strategies. Statia holds a Master of Architectural History and a Historic Preservation Certificate from the University of Virginia, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from Virginia Commonwealth University.