Georgia Department of Economic Development
Seeking Statewide Project Managers
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has two statewide project manager positions open in the Midtown Atlanta, Georgia area. The Chason Group is leading the search for the state's marketing arm. The project managers, one in the Life Sciences and Corporate Solutions area and another in the Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food group, will be responsible for representing Georgia as the lead point of contact for companies considering locations within the state.
The GDEcD is seeking professionals who have excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills as well as an ability to conduct professional meetings with C-Suite executives. Candidate must work well with others or independently when necessary and possess the ability to adapt to change quickly.
The GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment; encouraging the expansion of existing industry; supporting small businesses; and addressing macro level workforce issues. GDEcD is also responsible for identifying new markets for Georgia-made products; attracting tourists to Georgia; promoting the state as a destination venue for arts events and location sites for film, music, and digital entertainment projects. GDEcD is also accountable for planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
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The GDEcD is seeking professionals who have excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills as well as an ability to conduct professional meetings with C-Suite executives. Candidate must work well with others or independently when necessary and possess the ability to adapt to change quickly.
The GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment; encouraging the expansion of existing industry; supporting small businesses; and addressing macro level workforce issues. GDEcD is also responsible for identifying new markets for Georgia-made products; attracting tourists to Georgia; promoting the state as a destination venue for arts events and location sites for film, music, and digital entertainment projects. GDEcD is also accountable for planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
For more information on the positions, please click here.
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POWER 10 Launches Search
For Campaign / Development Director
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POWER 10, a nationally recognized capital campaign management firm, has engaged The Chason Group to identify qualified candidates to serve as a Campaign / Development Director for the company.
The Atlanta based business provides capital campaign management services for chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and other community non-profits. POWER 10 campaigns are generally designed to fund 5-year programs directed toward specific economic growth needs (workforce attraction and preparedness, new business recruitment, etc.) or new or expanded physical assets (parks, museums, libraries, etc.). The professional serving as a Campaign / Development Director must have the business experience and savvy to communicate with c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, government leaders and community advocates. Candidates should have a successful proven track record of project management, strong writing / communication skills and organization skills. For more information about the position, please click here. |
John Henry Named President / CEO of Douglas-Coffee County
Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority
John A. Henry
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority have selected John A. Henry, an experienced economic development professional, as the new president and chief executive officer of the two organizations. Stuart Smith, president of the EDA, and Donny Bradshaw, chair of the chamber, made the announcement this week.
“John is bringing a wealth of economic development knowledge to the table,” according to Smith. “The EDA board, with support of the chamber, has vetted candidates extensively over the past several weeks. This is a great move for our organizations and John in terms of opportunities for success.”
Henry most recently served as chief executive officer of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority in Springfield, Georgia, a position he held since 2006. For three years of that tenure, he led both the chamber and industrial development authority for Effingham County. Henry started his career at the authority as a project manager in 2005.
For the complete press release, please click here.
“John is bringing a wealth of economic development knowledge to the table,” according to Smith. “The EDA board, with support of the chamber, has vetted candidates extensively over the past several weeks. This is a great move for our organizations and John in terms of opportunities for success.”
Henry most recently served as chief executive officer of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority in Springfield, Georgia, a position he held since 2006. For three years of that tenure, he led both the chamber and industrial development authority for Effingham County. Henry started his career at the authority as a project manager in 2005.
For the complete press release, please click here.
Georgia 4-H Foundation Names Johnathon Barrett
to Executive Director Post
Johnathon Barrett
A non-profit executive with Georgia roots has been named executive director of the Georgia 4-H Foundation following a nationwide search. Johnathon Barrett is a native of Perry, Georgia with extensive knowledge of the state and will begin his new role this week. The announcement was made by foundation Chair Diane Vaughan and Georgia’s State 4-H Leader Arch Smith. The Chason Group conducted the executive search for the foundation.
Prior to joining JA, Barrett held leadership positions with Parent & Child Development Services, Inc., Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and the United States Department of the Treasury. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia with dual degrees in finance and accounting.
For the complete press release, please click here.
Prior to joining JA, Barrett held leadership positions with Parent & Child Development Services, Inc., Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and the United States Department of the Treasury. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia with dual degrees in finance and accounting.
For the complete press release, please click here.
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber Initiates Executive Search
For Vice President of Community Development
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The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has initiated an executive search for a Vice President of Community Development. The Chason Group has been selected to coordinate the search.
The Vice President will initially focus on completing the voting process to form a Community Improvement District in South Forsyth County. Approximately 60% of the votes have been collected for the self-taxing district. This will be the first CID in Forsyth County. The minimum qualifications for the position include: Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree desired, in the area(s) of public relations, association management, business and/or marketing from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience; minimum of three years of experience in the business, chamber of commerce, association, economic development and/or community development field, or a combination of the these; a successful record of achieving strategic objectives; and positive results working with a Board of Directors, governments, and members. For more information about the position, please click here. |
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Michael Norris Named Project Manager For Augusta EDA
Michael Norris
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Michael Norris has been named project manager for the Augusta Economic Development Authority. He has been serving as economic development director for the City of Forsyth, Georgia.
Norris is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a BA in Political Science and Master of Public Administration. He moved to Forsyth in 2016 to lead the implementation of economic development strategies for the city government. Norris worked closely with the city manager and department heads regarding zoning and planning issues. “Michael is a great addition to the EDA team in terms of his personality and eagerness to learn more about economic development,” according to Cal Wray, president of the EDA. “He has a great foundation in the field with his work in Forsyth and his experiences at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.” For Michael's new contact information and the complete news release, please click here. |
Augusta Economic Development Authority
Seeking Existing Industry Coordinator
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The Augusta Economic Development Authority in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a well-rounded professional to serve as Existing Industry Coordinator. The AEDA has selected The Chason Group to assist with the talent search. Tim Chason and Randy Cardoza will be leading the process.
Existing businesses account for an average of 75% of new jobs created in a community each year. The AEDA Board of Directors recognizes the importance of listening and providing services to the existing industries in the Augusta-Richmond County area. The Existing Industry Coordinator will be responsible for developing relationships with key leaders of every industry sector in Augusta. Nurturing those connections will be top priority for the professional in order to identify opportunities for the companies and their team members. The ultimate goal of the coordinator is to facilitate expansion and retention of jobs to grow the tax base for the community. For more information about the position, please click here. |
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Athens, Georgia Area Chamber of Commerce
Seeking President & CEO to Lead Business Organization
Home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
The Chason Group, Inc. has been selected to conduct an executive search for a professional to serve as President and CEO of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce in Athens, Georgia – home of the University of Georgia and Georgia Bulldogs. Tim Chason and Randy Cardoza of The Chason Group are working with the AACC leadership to coordinate the executive search.
Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of executive management leadership experience in the business, chamber of commerce, association, economic development and/or community development field, or a combination of these; a proven extended tenure in leading an organization through growth and change to achieve strategic objectives; and a proven track record of successfully working with a Board of Directors, governments, and members.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of executive management leadership experience in the business, chamber of commerce, association, economic development and/or community development field, or a combination of these; a proven extended tenure in leading an organization through growth and change to achieve strategic objectives; and a proven track record of successfully working with a Board of Directors, governments, and members.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Kali Boatright Chosen to Lead
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Kali Boatright
Kali Kirkham Boatright has been chosen to serve as president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in Alpharetta, Georgia. The seasoned professional currently serves in the same position with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce (Douglasville, Georgia), a position she has held since 2004. The Chason Group led the search for the GNFCC.
“The opportunity to lead the GNFCC is both exciting and challenging for me,” says Boatright. “There is a lot of potential for this chamber to deliver new levels of service to our members and the communities we serve. The infrastructure improvements put in place for the north Fulton area over the past 15 years are the catalyst for the growth opportunities in terms of leadership, livability and workforce development. I look forward to building collaborative relationships and being a significant part of the next steps for the region.”
For the complete announcement for the new GNFCC president and ceo, please click here.
“The opportunity to lead the GNFCC is both exciting and challenging for me,” says Boatright. “There is a lot of potential for this chamber to deliver new levels of service to our members and the communities we serve. The infrastructure improvements put in place for the north Fulton area over the past 15 years are the catalyst for the growth opportunities in terms of leadership, livability and workforce development. I look forward to building collaborative relationships and being a significant part of the next steps for the region.”
For the complete announcement for the new GNFCC president and ceo, please click here.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Names
Daniel Dobbins as Regional Project Manager
Daniel Dobbins
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has selected Daniel Dobbins, a graduate of the University of Georgia, as the Regional Project Manager – Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment for Region 5. The Chason Group led the executive search for the GDEcD.
Dobbins most recently served as Economic Development Director for the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia. He has also worked in the role of Government Services Specialist for the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.
"Daniel brings with him the skill sets we are looking for in terms of working with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, local governments and most importantly, existing businesses in the 12-county region,” according to Tom Croteau, Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce. “He will strengthen the foundation that has been established since regional project managers were placed around the state in the 1990s.”
For the Dobbins' contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
Dobbins most recently served as Economic Development Director for the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia. He has also worked in the role of Government Services Specialist for the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.
"Daniel brings with him the skill sets we are looking for in terms of working with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, local governments and most importantly, existing businesses in the 12-county region,” according to Tom Croteau, Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce. “He will strengthen the foundation that has been established since regional project managers were placed around the state in the 1990s.”
For the Dobbins' contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority
Launches Search For President
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The Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority (Douglas, Georgia) has launched an executive search for a President to lead the job growth and retention for the community. The Chason Group has been selected by the EDA to conduct the search.
The President of the EDA will serve as the lead contact for all economic development initiatives in the community. The professional is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations, vision and leadership of Douglas-Coffee’s economic development plans which include serving as the primary marketing representative in terms of business and industry growth and retention. The President shall also have fiscal responsibility for the Chamber of Commerce which is led by an Executive Vice President. For a complete position announcement, please click here. |
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber Names
Michelle Daniels Director of Tourism Development
Michelle Daniels
The leadership of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has promoted from within to fill a position focused on tourism growth for the community. Michelle Daniels, who previously served as Associate Director of Events, has been named Director of Tourism Development effective this week. The Chason Group led the executive search for the Chamber.
For over 20 years, the Chamber has served as the outsourced visitor development service for the City of Cumming and Forsyth County governments. Since the inception of a professionally driven department in 2011, visitors have generated $25 million in local taxes in Forsyth County (Source: Georgia Department of Economic Development). During that same time-period, the Chamber’s marketing efforts generated 40,000 hotel room night leads for local hotel operators. Those hotel room nights alone generated $7.2 million in local taxes. There is a strong commitment by local leaders, both public and private sector, to continue to build upon the foundation now in place for tourism in the community, according to James McCoy, President and CEO of the Chamber.
For the complete press release about Daniels, please click here.
For over 20 years, the Chamber has served as the outsourced visitor development service for the City of Cumming and Forsyth County governments. Since the inception of a professionally driven department in 2011, visitors have generated $25 million in local taxes in Forsyth County (Source: Georgia Department of Economic Development). During that same time-period, the Chamber’s marketing efforts generated 40,000 hotel room night leads for local hotel operators. Those hotel room nights alone generated $7.2 million in local taxes. There is a strong commitment by local leaders, both public and private sector, to continue to build upon the foundation now in place for tourism in the community, according to James McCoy, President and CEO of the Chamber.
For the complete press release about Daniels, please click here.
Forward McDuffie Selects
Jade Morey as President & CEO
Jade Morey
The Forward McDuffie (Thomson, Georgia) Board of Governors has selected Jade Morey as their president and chief executive officer. The seasoned economic development professional currently serves as director of existing industry and marketing for the Houston County Development Authority in Perry, Georgia. The Chason Group led the executive search for Forward McDuffie.
“Jade has the background in economic development and the involvement of building successful teams,” according to McDuffie County Commission Chair Charlie Newton who also serves as Chair of Forward McDuffie. “The search committee has held several conversations with her and believe Jade’s network of project managers, site selection consultants and others in the economic development field will be an advantage for Thomson and McDuffie County. This is an exciting move for our community.”
For the complete press release, please click here.
“Jade has the background in economic development and the involvement of building successful teams,” according to McDuffie County Commission Chair Charlie Newton who also serves as Chair of Forward McDuffie. “The search committee has held several conversations with her and believe Jade’s network of project managers, site selection consultants and others in the economic development field will be an advantage for Thomson and McDuffie County. This is an exciting move for our community.”
For the complete press release, please click here.
Cal Wray Now Leading Organization
Augusta EDA Seeking Project Manager
The Chason Group, Inc. has been selected to conduct an executive search for a professional to serve as Project Manager of the Augusta Economic Development Authority (www.augustaeda.org) in Augusta, Georgia.
Cal Wray is now serving as President of the EDA and brings a wealth of economic development experience to Augusta. In recent years, he has previously led extremely successful chamber and economic development efforts in Clarksville, TN.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Cal Wray is now serving as President of the EDA and brings a wealth of economic development experience to Augusta. In recent years, he has previously led extremely successful chamber and economic development efforts in Clarksville, TN.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Scott Evans Chosen As Senior Project Manager - Technology
For Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce
Scott Evans
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, embarking on a new economic development initiative, has named Scott Evans to the newly created Senior Project Manager - Technology position. The Chason Group led the executive search for the Chamber.
The announcement follows a strong economic development partnership renewed earlier this year between the Chamber and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Evans is currently serving as Business Development Manager for CSC General Contractors, an Atlanta based general contractor specializing in commercial and industrial land development.
“The Chamber is known for its aggressive approach to infrastructure growth and the ability to provide services to new companies looking at the area,” Evans said. “The opportunity to be a part of a team to develop stronger relationships with existing businesses and lead the way for new opportunities is extremely exciting to me. My background fits well with this role in technology and project management.”
For the complete press release, please click here.
The announcement follows a strong economic development partnership renewed earlier this year between the Chamber and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Evans is currently serving as Business Development Manager for CSC General Contractors, an Atlanta based general contractor specializing in commercial and industrial land development.
“The Chamber is known for its aggressive approach to infrastructure growth and the ability to provide services to new companies looking at the area,” Evans said. “The opportunity to be a part of a team to develop stronger relationships with existing businesses and lead the way for new opportunities is extremely exciting to me. My background fits well with this role in technology and project management.”
For the complete press release, please click here.
Cal Wray Selected To Lead
Augusta Economic Development Authority
Cal Wray New President of Augusta EDA
The Augusta Economic Development Authority has announced Cal Wray, a proven leader in the economic development profession, as their choice to serve as the new President of the organization. The Chason Group led the executive search for the EDA Board.
“The Authority members conducted a national search for a professional to lead our economic development initiatives,” Ingram said. “Cal has the expertise, vision and commitment to move our region to a new level. He has shown his tenacity to work with governments and businesses to grow the local economy in ways that benefit the citizens of an area. He is a great fit for Augusta, Georgia.”
Wray currently serves as Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Aspire Clarksville Foundation in Clarksville, Tennessee. The partnership of the two organizations serves as the marketing and support mechanism for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Clarksville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) and Industrial Board of Montgomery County. He has held the position since March of 2014.
For the complete press release, please click here.
“The Authority members conducted a national search for a professional to lead our economic development initiatives,” Ingram said. “Cal has the expertise, vision and commitment to move our region to a new level. He has shown his tenacity to work with governments and businesses to grow the local economy in ways that benefit the citizens of an area. He is a great fit for Augusta, Georgia.”
Wray currently serves as Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Aspire Clarksville Foundation in Clarksville, Tennessee. The partnership of the two organizations serves as the marketing and support mechanism for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Clarksville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) and Industrial Board of Montgomery County. He has held the position since March of 2014.
For the complete press release, please click here.
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