Manassas Visitor Center Welcomes New Manager

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Historic Manassas, Inc. is pleased to announce that Debbie Haight has joined the organization as the new Visitor Center Manager. A native of Manassas, Debbie brings great depth of knowledge about Manassas and the surrounding area to the position. In her role as Visitor Center Manager, Debbie is responsible for day-to-day operation of the Center including meeting and greeting the thousands of visitors each year, recruiting and training new volunteers and managing the Farmers Market.

Debbie comes to HMI after years as a successful manager with a local flooring company. Previously, Debbie worked for a non-profit organization and was responsible for helping it become one of the largest and most successful in the County. In addition, she currently serves as the President of the Occuquan, Woodbridge, Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, a position she has held for 4 consecutive years. “I’m very excited about being part of HMI and look forward to the opportunities and challenges involved in all the wonderful changes coming to our City,” said Debbie. Debbie and her husband, Wayne, along with her two daughters, Jennifer and Tiffany live in Manassas.

Established in 1985, Historic Manassas, Inc. has played a significant role in the revitalization of Old Town Manassas through management of the Main Street Program through promotion, design, organization and economic restructuring efforts to bring new and exciting businesses to the area. HMI was responsible for the idea of the Battle Street Project that establishes the area as an Arts and Cultural District. This designation will further complement the City’s efforts to bring new businesses and activities into Old Town.

Creston Owen, President and CEO of Falcon Communications Solutions, Inc. and the President of the Board of Historic Manassas, Inc. says of Debbie, “Historic Manassas, Inc. is thrilled to add Debbie Haight to our team. As a life-long resident of Manassas she brings not only a great dedication to the community, but knowledge about the area that benefits not only HMI, but the entire community.”

Historic Manassas, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization, preservation and enhancement of the economic base that insures the rich traditions, history, charm and friendly ambience of Old Town Manassas.

For more information about Historic Manassas, Inc. please contact Patty Tracy, Executive Director at 703-361-6599 or by email at pattytracy@historicmanassasinc.org. More information about the Farmers Market and upcoming events such as the 15th Annual Heritage Railway Festival, Saturday, June 6, 2009 and the 5th Annual Wine & Jazz Festival featuring Doc Gibbs, music director for the Emeril Live! Food Network TV show on Sunday, June 21, 2009, can be found on our website at www.visitmanassas.org.