DANVILLE, Va. – City Manager Ken Larking announced Thursday the resignation of Telly Tucker as director of economic development. Tucker is leaving to take a similar position in Arlington County.

Tucker’s last day with the City of Danville will be Jan. 10. He will join Arlington County on Jan. 13.

“The Danville region has had a tremendous amount of success recruiting and expanding local business and industry during Telly’s time as economic development director,” Larking said. “While losing him will be a challenge for us, I am happy for him and his family as he pursues new opportunities.”

 Tucker joined the City as director of economic development on July 1, 2014, and led the office’s business attraction, retention, and River District revitalization efforts with a staff of four full-time employees and one economic development consultant.