VI APEX Team
If contacting VI APEX for the first time, please fill out and submit the Application for Assistance or call 340-693-1292.
Frank Dixon
STATE DIRECTOR
Mr. Frank Dixon is the State Director for the Virgin Islands APEX Accelerator. Mr. Dixon currently has eight (8) plus years with APEX Accelerator program previously serving as the Connecticut State Director and a current member of the programs National Board (APTAC). Mr. Dixon is a decorated US Army Military Veteran with 20 plus years providing senior level strategic planning, leadership and labor management holding numerous roles in various industries: Military, Defense Contracting, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Business Ownership, Non-Profit and Higher Education. Mr. Dixon has a formal certification in Contract Negotiations from the Mattford Group and degrees in Business Administration and Engineering & Operations Management.
Contact Frank: frankie.dixon@uvi.edu
J'Mari Clarke
Program Specialist / Procurement Counselor
Mr. J’Mari Clarke is the new Program Specialist/Procurement Counselor for the Virgin Islands APEX Accelerator. Mr. Clarke began his career with the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC), where he served for three years as an Administrative Specialist. During his time there, he supported local entrepreneurs and gained hands-on experience in business development, client services, and administrative operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of the Virgin Islands. Now as part of the VI APEX Accelerator team, Mr. Clarke is excited to continue empowering businesses across the territory by guiding them through the world of government contracting and helping them grow and succeed.
Contact J’Mari: jmari.clarke@uvi.edu
Gideon Jagrup, MBA
Procurement Counselor
Gideon Jagrup is the new Procurement Counselor for the
Virgin Islands APEX Accelerator on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin
Islands. Mr. Jagrup has many years of experience working as
a Network Engineer and working with Assistive Technology.
With a Master’s in Business Administration as well as other
Management Certifications, Mr. Jagrup plans to use his
experience, knowledge and education to provide quality
service to the various businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Contact Gideon: gideon.jagrup@uvi.edu
LOCATIONS
St. Thomas/St. John Office
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8666 Lindbergh Bay
St. Thomas, VI 00802
St. Croix Office
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6300 Estate Peter’s Rest Suite 4
Christiansted, VI 00820