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Mike Downey currently serves as an International Business Development professional at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership since August 2021, focusing on international trade. Prior experience includes roles as a Sales Application Engineer at Samuel, Son & Co. from March 2020 and as a Sales Manager and Business Development Manager at the same company from November 2016 to March 2020, emphasizing new business and product development. Additional experience includes working as the National Accounts Manager for Charlatte Reservoirs from July 2015 to November 2016, managing accounts in the USA and Canada. Mike's earlier career at Samuel, Son & Co. spanned from 1999 to 2015, holding various positions that involved product development, marketing, and significant account management, achieving impressive sales growth. Mike's career commenced at CompAir Kellogg / LeRoi from 1989 to 1999, where responsibilities included managing national accounts and strategic planning. Mike holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a minor in Economics from Emory & Henry College, earned between 1981 and 1985.