Education:

B.S. in Journalism, University of Kansas

Work Experience:

Reporter/sports editor/editor at Custer County Chief (NE)
Editor at Creston News Advertiser (IA)
Tangipahoa Parish Bureau Chief for Hammond Daily Star (LA)
Editor Coastal Courier (GA)
Marketing/Research Director at LCDA (GA) 2018 to present

Responsiblities:

Communicating between the agency and public and existing and potential industries, as well as supporting the staff in our attempts to attract and keep jobs in the county.

Experience:

Joined LCDA in 2007; 25 years working in public sector

Education:

Attended Savannah Technical College

Responsibilities:

Provides initial reception and assistance to callers & visitors. Maintains daily accounts receivables. Processes accounts payables. Prepares and process utility invoices for customers. Maintains insurance information for contractors and leases.

Memberships:

Hinesville City Council Member since 2016

Experience:

Joined LCDA in 1996; 32 years office management experience in corporations and government

Education:

Associate Degree in Accounting from Savannah Technical College;

Responsibilities:

Monitors the day-to-day operations of the Authority’s staff, industrial parks, projects, utility service, property owner’s association, and airport. Manages comprehensive project management activities with public/private economic development community such as state or utility project managers, consultants, brokers, or potential companies.

Professional Course Certification Programs:

Economic Development – Georgia Institute of Technology
Economic Development – Georgia Academy for Economic Development

Professional Memberships:

International Economic Development Council
Georgia Economic Developers Association
Greater Savannah Regional Alliance – Secretary & Board Member
Georgia Rural Water Association
Liberty College and Career Academy Board

Work Experience:

Office Manager at All American TV & Stereo (NC)
Project Office Manager at International Paper (GA)
Business Services Representative at Coastal Utilities (GA)
Bookkeeper & Office Assistant at Liberty County Development Authority (GA) 1996 to 2004
Finance Manager & Workforce Development at Liberty County Development Authority (GA) 2004 to 2009
Director of Administration & Finance at Liberty County Development Authority (GA) 2009 to 2015
Director of Operations & Business Development at Liberty County Development Authority (GA) 2015 to 2023
Chief Operating Officer 2024-Present