Robby Demeria was appointed Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Technology on July 2, 2018. In this new role created following the reorganization of the state’s technology office, Demeria works closely with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority and guides the administration’s policy initiatives and economic development related to technology and innovation.

Prior to joining the Northam Administration, Demeria served at the President of the Richmond Technology Council for seven years and before that was Vice President of Government Affairs for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Robby lives in Richmond with his wife, Sara, and two daughters, Harper and Helen.