Fmr PWD Director Jeremy W. Hodge takes up managerial role @ 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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22 Responses to “Fmr PWD Director Jeremy W. Hodge takes up managerial role @ RDA”
Who has been in charge of infrastructure works in the Territory for the last 3 years?
How has that been going?
RDA's transition from RDA to VIDA also seems to be a transition from effective to VI business as usual.
Hope I am wrong.
Recycling these nepo babies won’t make them any more competent. It comes with a nice salary and no accountability.
Business as usual.
We all knew how much the white director was being paid so we need to know how much the black director is being paid. Why the big secret? Where is the transparency?
As for this appointment. Nothing more than a ceremonial retirement position to push the retirement package and social security into a higher bracket.
Is that his real photo, something off.