Mr Jeremy W. Hodge has been seconded to the position of Manager, Project Planning and Management, effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Photo: RDA

Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery and Development Agency, Mr Anthony S. McMaster, said the agency is pleased to welcome Mr Hodge to the team. Photo: RDA

The Recovery and Development Agency delivers the programmes and projects set out in the revised Recovery to Development Plan. Photo: RDA

He stepped into the role of Manager- Project Planning and Management, effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025, according to a press release from the RDA. 

Mr Hodge, the former Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), was seconded to the RDA position. The release stated that he joins the RDA at a “critical juncture” as the agency continues its mission to deliver sustainable development initiatives across the Virgin Islands (VI). 

“His secondment reflects the Agency’s continued commitment to strengthening its internal capacity and enhancing project delivery outcomes while also developing capacity in the public service,” the press release explained. 

New role at RDA

At the RDA, Mr Hodge will assist in leading the planning, coordination and delivery of major development projects, including the procurement processes, ensuring alignment with national priorities and stakeholder expectations.

His efforts are expected to play a key role in advancing the Agency’s strategic objectives and delivering impactful results for the Territory, while ensuring exposure to the Agency’s approach and practices, the release added. 

RDA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony S. McMaster, said the agency is pleased to welcome Mr Hodge to the RDA team. 

“His extensive experience and proven  leadership in the public sector will be invaluable as we continue to build a stronger,  smarter, greener, and better Virgin Islands.” 

The RDA stated the team looks forward to working with Mr Hodge and is confident his secondment will bring a positive contribution to the agency’s ongoing efforts in the VI’s development, particularly during the RDA’s envisioned transition to the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA).

A career of strategic planning

According to the RDA, Mr Hodge has had a career marked by a strong focus on strategic planning, human resource development, and public sector leadership. 

His career spans numerous senior roles in the public service, including Human Resources Manager at the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Works and  Utilities, and Director of the Public Works Department (PWD).  

Hodge holds a Graduate Diploma in Management from Manchester University, an Executive Diploma in Management from McKechnie Institute in the  United Kingdom, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resources  Management from InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico and an Associate of  Science in Business Administration from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. 

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