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The Lastest News From The Chason Group
Dawson Chamber Selects Kevin Herrit to
Serve as Director of Economic Development
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(Dawsonville, Georgia) The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce has selected Kevin Herrit to serve as Director of Economic Development. The announcement was made by Mandy Power, President and Chief Executive Officer of the business organization. The Chason Group was retained by the chamber to lead the executive search.
“The economic development search committee has been very strategic in making a selection in this process,” according to Power. “As a group, we were looking for a professional who understands a rural area while at the same time has the knowledge and skill sets to move our area forward in terms of new jobs and retaining existing businesses. Kevin brings those experiences to the chamber team.” Herrit has served as Community Development Director for the City of Dahlonega; Principal Planner, Columbus (GA) Consolidated Government; Community Transportation Planner, Tennessee Department of Transportation; and City/County Planner, Whitfield County. For Herrit's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here. |
Carroll Tomorrow Chooses Travis Haggard for
Vice President, Economic Development Position
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(Carrollton, Georgia) Carroll Tomorrow’s leadership has chosen Travis Haggard to serve as vice president, economic development. The announcement was made by Karen Handel, president and chief executive officer of the public-private partnership. The Chason Group led the executive search process for Carroll Tomorrow.
Beginning in 2016, Haggard served as vice president of business development retention and expansion with the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce in Texas. He also served as executive director of the Keith County Area Development in Ogallala, Nebraska, and economic development coordinator for the City of Ogallala. Established in 2001, Carroll Tomorrow is a unique countywide public-private economic development organization that serves as the staff for Carroll County’s four industrial development authorities. For Haggard's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here. |
Henry County Development Authority
Adam Bartlett Selected For
Director, Business Development Position
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(McDonough, Georgia) Adam Bartlett has been selected to serve as director, business development for the Henry County Development Authority. The announcement was made by Josh Fenn, executive director of the economic development organization. The Chason Group led the executive search for the authority.
Bartlett will be responsible for working with new business leads and accountable for developing and maintaining meaningful and effective professional relationships with statewide and regional economic development project managers, utility companies, real estate contacts, and site location consultants. For Bartlett's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here. For a listing of current positions available, please click here. |
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Coweta County Development Authority
Launches Search for President
(Newnan, Georgia) The Development Authority of Coweta County and Coweta County Development Authority, located in Newnan, Georgia, are seeking candidates for president of the organizations, which operate as a single entity, to lead the community’s economic development initiatives. The Chason Group has been retained to assist the authorities with the executive search process.
The leaders of the development authorities are seeking a candidate who is experienced in the economic development field and understands how to work with other stakeholders to grow the local economy. Additional key attributes desired include a professional who has an expertise in developing and building relationships; an individual who understands how to market to companies looking to expand their operations; and a strategic thinker who is an innovator in finding solutions to complex issues.
Candidates for the president’s position should have at least five years of experience as an economic developer or similar role(s). Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to reside fulltime in Coweta County within six months of the start date.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
The leaders of the development authorities are seeking a candidate who is experienced in the economic development field and understands how to work with other stakeholders to grow the local economy. Additional key attributes desired include a professional who has an expertise in developing and building relationships; an individual who understands how to market to companies looking to expand their operations; and a strategic thinker who is an innovator in finding solutions to complex issues.
Candidates for the president’s position should have at least five years of experience as an economic developer or similar role(s). Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to reside fulltime in Coweta County within six months of the start date.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
GA Dept of Econ Development Announces Search for
Statewide Project Manager, Korean Investment
(Atlanta, Georgia) The Georgia Department of Economic Development has initiated a talent search for a Statewide Project Manager, Korean Investment to be a part of the organization’s Global Commerce Division. The Chason Group has been retained to assist the GDEcD with the search.
As a part of the GDEcD team, the statewide project manager will focus on Korean businesses considering Georgia for an expansion or future location. The Project Manager’s specific duties include: learning and explaining the state’s incentive programs, pro-business climate, community partnerships, and workforce; representing Georgia as the lead point of contact for Korean companies considering locations in the state; calling on community leaders to build value-added relationships; attending trade shows, conferences, and networking events to generate leads by developing relationships with site selection consultants, participating in business development trips, and forming
relationships with the decision makers of companies identified as likely to seek a new location in the future.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
As a part of the GDEcD team, the statewide project manager will focus on Korean businesses considering Georgia for an expansion or future location. The Project Manager’s specific duties include: learning and explaining the state’s incentive programs, pro-business climate, community partnerships, and workforce; representing Georgia as the lead point of contact for Korean companies considering locations in the state; calling on community leaders to build value-added relationships; attending trade shows, conferences, and networking events to generate leads by developing relationships with site selection consultants, participating in business development trips, and forming
relationships with the decision makers of companies identified as likely to seek a new location in the future.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
Henry County Development Authority
Launches Search for Manager, Existing Industry
(McDonough, Georgia) The Henry County Development Authority, based in McDonough, Georgia (south metro Atlanta), has retained The Chason Group to lead a talent search for a manager, established industry. Existing industry and key service providers are the target audiences for the position. Henry County, Georgia is located 30 miles south of downtown Atlanta and has a population of 244,000.
Candidates for the position must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience with concentration in economic development, business, journalism, public relations, engineering, public administration or related fields.
Versatile and effective communication skills required for the position include the ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with a wide variety of people, demonstrating professional etiquette and judgement.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Candidates for the position must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience with concentration in economic development, business, journalism, public relations, engineering, public administration or related fields.
Versatile and effective communication skills required for the position include the ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with a wide variety of people, demonstrating professional etiquette and judgement.
For more information about the position, please click here.
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Names Jason Mock as New President & CEO
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(Dalton, Georgia) The board of directors of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce has unanimously voted to select Jason Thomas Mock as the next president and chief executive officer of the 800-member business organization. The announcement was made by 2022 chair Dr. Margaret Venable who also serves as president of Dalton State College, and search committee chair Bill Davies, Truist President – Northwest Georgia. The Chason Group led the executive search for the chamber.
Mock currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce in Texas, which is located 30 miles south of Austin and 40 miles north of San Antonio. He previously served as director of small business services for the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce in Cumming. For the complete announcement regarding the Greater Dalton Chamber and Mock's new contact information, please click here. |
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Birmingham, Alabama Area
Vestavia Hills Chamber Launches
Executive Search For President
(Vestavia Hills, Alabama). Business and community leaders with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce have launched an executive search process for a new president to lead the organization. Karen Odle, who has served in the position for the past 19 years, is retiring in May. The Chason Group has been retained to lead the search. The community is a part of the Birmingham MSA.
The Vestavia Hills Chamber is a membership organization that serves over 1,200 retail and service businesses, professionals, individuals, and retirees. The organization plays a key role in the community as a catalyst for economic growth, working with existing businesses in the area, creating partnerships with education entities, and striving for quality-of-life improvements for Vestavia Hills.
Candidates may be traditional or non-traditional. Applicants should have at least 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.
To learn more about the position, please click here. Candidates interested in applying for the position, please click here to upload a cover letter and resume.
The Vestavia Hills Chamber is a membership organization that serves over 1,200 retail and service businesses, professionals, individuals, and retirees. The organization plays a key role in the community as a catalyst for economic growth, working with existing businesses in the area, creating partnerships with education entities, and striving for quality-of-life improvements for Vestavia Hills.
Candidates may be traditional or non-traditional. Applicants should have at least 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.
To learn more about the position, please click here. Candidates interested in applying for the position, please click here to upload a cover letter and resume.
Waycross-Ware County Development Authority
Begins Search For President & CEO
(Waycross, Georgia) The Waycross-Ware Development Authority, located in Waycross, Georgia, is seeking candidates for president and chief executive officer of the economic development organization. The Chason Group has been retained by the authority to lead the executive search.
The president and chief executive officer is responsible for directing and facilitating inclusive and strategic economic development initiatives to grow and maintain jobs and increase the tax base of Waycross and Ware County. The professional is accountable for both commercial and industrial recruitment and maintenance. Financially, the City of Waycross and Ware County have committed to funding for the development authority in order to grow the local economy.
To learn more about the position, please click here. Candidates interested in applying for the position, please click here to upload a cover letter and resume.
The president and chief executive officer is responsible for directing and facilitating inclusive and strategic economic development initiatives to grow and maintain jobs and increase the tax base of Waycross and Ware County. The professional is accountable for both commercial and industrial recruitment and maintenance. Financially, the City of Waycross and Ware County have committed to funding for the development authority in order to grow the local economy.
To learn more about the position, please click here. Candidates interested in applying for the position, please click here to upload a cover letter and resume.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Seeking
Statewide Project Managers and Regional Project Managers
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has launched five talent searches for statewide and region project managers. The Chason Group has been retained to lead the process for the department.
All of the project managers report to the Global Commerce Division at the department. There are two statewide project manager positions open. The first will work on Corporate Solutions & Cyber Security while the second is assigned to Industrial prospects. Both positions will focus on the recruitment of new businesses interested in Georgia.
Three project manager seats are based in various regions of Georgia. Region 2 covers the Gainesville / Toccoa area. Region 3 is a senior project manager position that will focus on metro Atlanta. Region 8 stretches from Cordele to Columbus in the middle part of the state. Project managers in the regions are tasked with working with existing businesses on expansion projects.
Site Selection magazine ranked Georgia “No. 1 for Business” eight years running (2013-20). That’s based on an analysis of announced projects, the state’s tax climate and a thorough survey of site selection professionals. Area Development magazine also named Georgia No. 1 for business – for seven straight years (2014-20). And for each of those seven years, the magazine also ranked Georgia No. 1 for Cooperative & Responsive State Government. Project managers for the GDEcD play a major role in this recognition for the state of Georgia.
Please click on the links below to learn more about the positions and responsibilities for project managers. To upload a cover letter and resume for a position, please click here.
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 2 (Gainesville Area)
Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 3 (Atlanta Area)
Senior Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 8 (Cordele to Columbus Area)
Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, Georgia
Statewide Project Manager, Corporate Solutions & Cyber Security
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, Georgia
Statewide Project Manager, Industrial
All of the project managers report to the Global Commerce Division at the department. There are two statewide project manager positions open. The first will work on Corporate Solutions & Cyber Security while the second is assigned to Industrial prospects. Both positions will focus on the recruitment of new businesses interested in Georgia.
Three project manager seats are based in various regions of Georgia. Region 2 covers the Gainesville / Toccoa area. Region 3 is a senior project manager position that will focus on metro Atlanta. Region 8 stretches from Cordele to Columbus in the middle part of the state. Project managers in the regions are tasked with working with existing businesses on expansion projects.
Site Selection magazine ranked Georgia “No. 1 for Business” eight years running (2013-20). That’s based on an analysis of announced projects, the state’s tax climate and a thorough survey of site selection professionals. Area Development magazine also named Georgia No. 1 for business – for seven straight years (2014-20). And for each of those seven years, the magazine also ranked Georgia No. 1 for Cooperative & Responsive State Government. Project managers for the GDEcD play a major role in this recognition for the state of Georgia.
Please click on the links below to learn more about the positions and responsibilities for project managers. To upload a cover letter and resume for a position, please click here.
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 2 (Gainesville Area)
Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 3 (Atlanta Area)
Senior Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Region 8 (Cordele to Columbus Area)
Project Manager, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, Georgia
Statewide Project Manager, Corporate Solutions & Cyber Security
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, Georgia
Statewide Project Manager, Industrial
North Carolina
Trent McGee Chosen to Lead
Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce
(Greenville, North Carolina) Leaders of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce have chosen Trent McGee to serve as the business organization’s next president and chief executive officer. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search for the chamber.
The announcement was made by Jonathan Taft of Taft Family Adventures and 2021 chair of the chamber. McGee has been serving as interim president of the organization since August.
“I’m excited to have Trent as our president,” said Taft. “With more than 11 years of employment with the chamber, Trent has the support of the staff, leadership and our community. He also has great institutional knowledge and the desire to improve the work of the chamber as we meet the needs of our members and community. Most importantly, Trent is a companion of the members of our chamber’s board of directors and a champion of the Greenville-Pitt County community.”
McGee joined the chamber team in 2010 as director of programs and director of public policy. In 2018, he transitioned to director of marketing & communications.
For the complete position announcement and his contact information, please click here.
The announcement was made by Jonathan Taft of Taft Family Adventures and 2021 chair of the chamber. McGee has been serving as interim president of the organization since August.
“I’m excited to have Trent as our president,” said Taft. “With more than 11 years of employment with the chamber, Trent has the support of the staff, leadership and our community. He also has great institutional knowledge and the desire to improve the work of the chamber as we meet the needs of our members and community. Most importantly, Trent is a companion of the members of our chamber’s board of directors and a champion of the Greenville-Pitt County community.”
McGee joined the chamber team in 2010 as director of programs and director of public policy. In 2018, he transitioned to director of marketing & communications.
For the complete position announcement and his contact information, please click here.
City of Peachtree Corners Selects
Louis Svehla as Communications Director
(Peachtree Corners, Georgia) Louis Svehla, a seasoned professional public information officer, has been selected as the new Communications Director for the City of Peachtree Corners. The announcement was made by City Manager Brian Johnson. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search for the municipality.
Svehla was serving as the Public Information Manager for the Walton County Board of Commissioners in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He replaced Judy Putnam, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
Svehla had been with the Walton County Board of Commissioners since 2012. He is no stranger to Georgia having served as Public Information Director for the Richmond County School System in Augusta from 2008 until 2012. Prior to working with the school system, he served as Director of Marketing for Augusta Medical Systems.
As a graduate of Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, Svehla earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications while focusing on journalism, advertising, and public relations.
For the complete position announcement and Svehla's new contact information, please click here.
Svehla was serving as the Public Information Manager for the Walton County Board of Commissioners in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He replaced Judy Putnam, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
Svehla had been with the Walton County Board of Commissioners since 2012. He is no stranger to Georgia having served as Public Information Director for the Richmond County School System in Augusta from 2008 until 2012. Prior to working with the school system, he served as Director of Marketing for Augusta Medical Systems.
As a graduate of Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, Svehla earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications while focusing on journalism, advertising, and public relations.
For the complete position announcement and Svehla's new contact information, please click here.
Discover Dunwoody Names Ray Ezelle to
Executive Director Position
(Dunwoody, Georgia) Ray Ezelle, a senior hospitality sales, marketing, event and business development executive, has been named Executive Director of Discover Dunwoody. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search for the tourism organization.
“Ray brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Discover Dunwoody,” according to Alicia Wiley, Chair of the search committee and General Manager of Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter. “The organization has a strong, solid foundation. As tourism re-emerges from the pandemic, Ray’s leadership is going to be a key component of moving the community forward in terms of growth in revenues for local businesses.”
Ezelle has served as Vice President of Sales, Sports and Services with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Roanoke, Virginia; Executive Vice President of Business Development, Connections Housing, Suwanee, Georgia; Vice President, Connect Meetings, Norcross, Georgia; and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, PCH Hotels – Resort Collection on Alabama RTJ Golf Trail, Florence and Montgomery Alabama. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray founded Total Hospitality Industry Solutions (THIS) in Suwanee.
The mission of Discover Dunwoody is to generate economic development by effectively marketing the facilities of the community and the surrounding areas as a preferred business, convention and tourism destination. The organization partners with the City of Dunwoody to provide these services. Led by an eleven-member Board of Directors and professional staff, Discover Dunwoody had a pre-COVID annual budget of approximately $1.7 million generated by hotel/motel tax revenues.
For the complete position announcement and Ezelle's new contact information, please click here.
“Ray brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Discover Dunwoody,” according to Alicia Wiley, Chair of the search committee and General Manager of Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter. “The organization has a strong, solid foundation. As tourism re-emerges from the pandemic, Ray’s leadership is going to be a key component of moving the community forward in terms of growth in revenues for local businesses.”
Ezelle has served as Vice President of Sales, Sports and Services with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Roanoke, Virginia; Executive Vice President of Business Development, Connections Housing, Suwanee, Georgia; Vice President, Connect Meetings, Norcross, Georgia; and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, PCH Hotels – Resort Collection on Alabama RTJ Golf Trail, Florence and Montgomery Alabama. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray founded Total Hospitality Industry Solutions (THIS) in Suwanee.
The mission of Discover Dunwoody is to generate economic development by effectively marketing the facilities of the community and the surrounding areas as a preferred business, convention and tourism destination. The organization partners with the City of Dunwoody to provide these services. Led by an eleven-member Board of Directors and professional staff, Discover Dunwoody had a pre-COVID annual budget of approximately $1.7 million generated by hotel/motel tax revenues.
For the complete position announcement and Ezelle's new contact information, please click here.
Erin Barger Chosen to Lead
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
(Athens, Georgia) One of northeast Georgia’s most recognized non-profits has selected a new chief executive officer. Erin Barger has been chosen to lead the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia following a unanimous vote by the board of directors. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search for the Food Bank.
Since 2018, Barger has served as project manager for Envision Athens which is the catalyst, convener, and champion of progress in addressing the community’s most pressing needs and optimizing opportunities for collaborative community development.
Barger holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Western Kentucky University and studied aboard through the Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
As CEO, Barger will be accountable for the administration and management of the Food Bank’s main office and warehouse in Athens and the Mountain Regional Branch located in Clayton, Georgia, which are both focused on ending hunger in Northeast Georgia. She will also be planning collaboratively with the board of directors. Barger will be the link between clients, product and distribution partners, giving community, board of directors, and the Food Bank’s internal team.
For the complete announcement and Barger's new contact information, please click here.
Since 2018, Barger has served as project manager for Envision Athens which is the catalyst, convener, and champion of progress in addressing the community’s most pressing needs and optimizing opportunities for collaborative community development.
Barger holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Western Kentucky University and studied aboard through the Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
As CEO, Barger will be accountable for the administration and management of the Food Bank’s main office and warehouse in Athens and the Mountain Regional Branch located in Clayton, Georgia, which are both focused on ending hunger in Northeast Georgia. She will also be planning collaboratively with the board of directors. Barger will be the link between clients, product and distribution partners, giving community, board of directors, and the Food Bank’s internal team.
For the complete announcement and Barger's new contact information, please click here.
Virginia
Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc.
Names Karl Heck as President and CEO
(Franklin, Virginia) The Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI) Board of Directors has named Karl Heck, an experienced economic developer, as their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Heck started earlier this month in Franklin, Virginia. The Chason Group led the executive search process for the economic development organization.
“The board took a very strategic approach in identifying candidates to lead FSEDI,” according to Harrell Turner, former Chairman of the Board. “Our goal was to find a professional who has the economic development background that will move our community forward in terms of job growth and development of our tax base. Karl has a strong history in the field and the industry expertise to lead FSEDI.”
Heck has been a part of the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning in Catskill, New York since 2003. He most recently served as the Director of Economic Development and Planning.
Other positions Heck has held include Deputy Director, Cortland Housing Authority in Cortland, New York and Community/Economic Development Specialist for the Tompkins County Planning Department in Ithaca, New York.
For Heck's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
“The board took a very strategic approach in identifying candidates to lead FSEDI,” according to Harrell Turner, former Chairman of the Board. “Our goal was to find a professional who has the economic development background that will move our community forward in terms of job growth and development of our tax base. Karl has a strong history in the field and the industry expertise to lead FSEDI.”
Heck has been a part of the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning in Catskill, New York since 2003. He most recently served as the Director of Economic Development and Planning.
Other positions Heck has held include Deputy Director, Cortland Housing Authority in Cortland, New York and Community/Economic Development Specialist for the Tompkins County Planning Department in Ithaca, New York.
For Heck's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
Joshua S. Johnson Selected to Lead
Economic Development for City of Prattville
(Prattville, AL) City of Prattville officials have taken the next step in their initiative to establish an economic development department within the municipality. With a recommendation by Mayor Bill Gillespie, the city council has voted unanimously to select Joshua S. Johnson as Economic Development Director. The Chason Group was retained by the city to lead the executive search.
Johnson previously served as Director of Economic Development for the City of Madison, Alabama, a suburb of Huntsville.
Johnson, a native of Alabama, earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of North Alabama and a masters of public administration from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a professional certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is a Certified Transportation Planner through the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
For the complete position announcement and Johnson's new contact information, please click here.
Johnson previously served as Director of Economic Development for the City of Madison, Alabama, a suburb of Huntsville.
Johnson, a native of Alabama, earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of North Alabama and a masters of public administration from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a professional certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is a Certified Transportation Planner through the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
For the complete position announcement and Johnson's new contact information, please click here.
Heather Daniel Named President & CEO
of Explore Newnan-Coweta, Inc.
Heather Daniel, TMP
(Newnan, Georgia) The board of directors of Explore Newnan-Coweta, Inc. (ENC), the community’s new tourism entity, has named Heather Daniel as the first president and chief executive officer. Mayor Keith Brady, who serves as chair of the board, made the announcement. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search for the tourism organization.
Daniel most recently led business development for Rhyme & Reason Design, a private sector branding and design firm that has built a solid reputation of working with DMOs across the country to strategize and implement tourism marketing initiatives. She held the position with the Atlanta-based company for the past six years.
For the complete position announcement and Daniel's new contact information, please click here.
Daniel most recently led business development for Rhyme & Reason Design, a private sector branding and design firm that has built a solid reputation of working with DMOs across the country to strategize and implement tourism marketing initiatives. She held the position with the Atlanta-based company for the past six years.
For the complete position announcement and Daniel's new contact information, please click here.
Karen Handel Selected to Lead Carroll Tomorrow
as President and Chief Executive Officer
Karen Handel
(Carrollton, Georgia) Karen Handel has been selected by the leadership of Carroll Tomorrow as the economic development organization’s new president and chief executive officer. She will also serve in the same role for the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made this week by Loy Howard, chair of the Carroll Tomorrow Board of Directors, following an extensive executive search process.
The Chason Group led the executive search for Carroll Tomorrow.
Handel currently serves as president of Cogent Strategies which provides strategic counsel on business, public policy, and communication matters. She served as president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in Alpharetta from 2000 until 2003.
Established in 2001, Carroll Tomorrow is a unique countywide public-private economic development organization that serves as the staff for Carroll County’s four industrial development authorities. In concert with city and county leaders, the organization works closely with state economic developers and site selection consultants to support expansion of existing business and recruit new companies to the area. The economic development initiative is a “one-stop-shop” for businesses seeking growth opportunities.
For the complete position announcement and Handel's new contact information, please click here.
The Chason Group led the executive search for Carroll Tomorrow.
Handel currently serves as president of Cogent Strategies which provides strategic counsel on business, public policy, and communication matters. She served as president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in Alpharetta from 2000 until 2003.
Established in 2001, Carroll Tomorrow is a unique countywide public-private economic development organization that serves as the staff for Carroll County’s four industrial development authorities. In concert with city and county leaders, the organization works closely with state economic developers and site selection consultants to support expansion of existing business and recruit new companies to the area. The economic development initiative is a “one-stop-shop” for businesses seeking growth opportunities.
For the complete position announcement and Handel's new contact information, please click here.
Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council
Selects Kevin Hanna for President & CEO Position
Kevin Hanna
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(Conyers, Georgia) The Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council (CREDC) Board of Directors has selected a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Kevin Hanna, a career economic developer and Conyers resident, assumes the position effective June 1. The announcement was made by Mayor Vince Evans who serves as Chair of the economic development organization. The Chason Group was retained to lead the search for CREDC.
Since 2014, Hanna has operated as President/CEO of Donaldson Development Group LLC, a real estate development company; Principal, Kevin Hanna & Associates LLC, a boutique consulting firm with a mission of collaborating with local community organizations to attract capital to transform neighborhoods; and Chairman of the Board, Liberty Group Senior Services, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit which provides healthcare services to seniors in the metro Atlanta area. Earlier in his career, Hanna served as Director of Real Estate Development, New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, New Orleans, Louisiana and Secretary of the Office of Housing and Community Development / Director of Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia for the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From April 1997 through 2002, he was President, Atlanta Development Authority (now known as InvestAtlanta). For the complete position announcement and Hanna's new contact information, please click here. |
Brittany Ivey Named President and CEO of
Stephens County Development Authority
Brittany Ivey
(Toccoa, Georgia) Brittany Ivey has been named the president and chief executive officer of the Stephens County Development Authority effective March 8, 2021. The announcement was made today by Brian Akin, chair of the authority and president of North Georgia Credit Union. The Chason Group was retained to lead the executive search.
“The authority had a great selection of candidates to choose from,” according to Akin. “There was interest from both traditional and nontraditional economic development professionals. Brittany’s previous experiences with the authority and her knowledge of the region made a positive impact on our selection process. Speaking on behalf of the board, I look forward to her joining the team and working to retain our existing companies while at the same time marketing Toccoa and Stephens County for new investments.”
For Ivey's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
“The authority had a great selection of candidates to choose from,” according to Akin. “There was interest from both traditional and nontraditional economic development professionals. Brittany’s previous experiences with the authority and her knowledge of the region made a positive impact on our selection process. Speaking on behalf of the board, I look forward to her joining the team and working to retain our existing companies while at the same time marketing Toccoa and Stephens County for new investments.”
For Ivey's new contact information and the complete announcement, please click here.
