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The Lastest News From The Chason Group
Metro Atlanta Area
Council for Quality Growth Begins Search
for Director of Membership and Programs
(Atlanta, Georgia) The Chason Group has been retained by the Council for Quality Growth, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead an executive search for a Director of Membership and Programs. The senior level position is a key member of the organization’s team.
The Council, now in its 38th year, supports a pro-growth, pro-business, attainable housing, and transportation agenda. The organization brings together a coalition of voices to promote policies that limit unnecessary regulation and burdensome laws so as to ensure continued quality of growth and economic success for the metro Atlanta region and state.
The Director of Membership and Programs reports to Michael Paris, President and CEO of the Council who has served in the role since late 2003. The Director is accountable for retaining and growing the membership base as well as organizing and implementing programs and events associated with the Council. The professional chosen to serve in the leadership position will focus on enhancing revenues through growing current members by directing a membership team, as well as directing programs' revenues and budgets. An incentive structure is in place to reward exceeding revenue goals.
For the Director of Membership and Programs complete position announcement, please click here. To apply for the position, please click here.
The Council, now in its 38th year, supports a pro-growth, pro-business, attainable housing, and transportation agenda. The organization brings together a coalition of voices to promote policies that limit unnecessary regulation and burdensome laws so as to ensure continued quality of growth and economic success for the metro Atlanta region and state.
The Director of Membership and Programs reports to Michael Paris, President and CEO of the Council who has served in the role since late 2003. The Director is accountable for retaining and growing the membership base as well as organizing and implementing programs and events associated with the Council. The professional chosen to serve in the leadership position will focus on enhancing revenues through growing current members by directing a membership team, as well as directing programs' revenues and budgets. An incentive structure is in place to reward exceeding revenue goals.
For the Director of Membership and Programs complete position announcement, please click here. To apply for the position, please click here.
Metro Atlanta Area
City of Chamblee Initiates Search for
Economic Development Director
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(Chamblee, Georgia) The City of Chamblee, Georgia, has initiated an executive search for an Economic Development Director. The Chason Group has been retained by the local government to lead the process.
Located in the northern sector of the Metro Atlanta MSA, Chamblee, is a progressive and vibrant international city. Chamblee is home to over 30,000 people; nine beautiful parks; a cultural mecca for International restaurants along Buford Highway; the second busiest airport in the state - DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; a heavy rail MARTA station; the Centers for Disease Control; and a thriving business community with a unique sense of entrepreneurship and optimism. The Economic Development Director serves as the City of Chamblee’s chief economic development strategist with the continuous goal of putting the city on the international economic development map. The professional is responsible for leading, directing, and facilitating inclusive and strategic economic development initiatives to grow and maintain jobs and increase the business tax base for the City of Chamblee. The Director is accountable for both commercial and industrial recruitment and support services for existing businesses. For the complete position announcement, please click here. To upload a cover letter and resume for the position, please click here. |
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Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority
Seeking President and CEO
(Moultrie, Georgia) The Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority, based in Moultrie, Georgia, is seeking candidates for President of the organization to lead the community’s economic development initiatives. The Chason Group has been retained to assist the authority with the executive search process.
Located in Southwest Georgia, Moultrie is in the center of Colquitt County, 24 miles west of Interstate 75 - about 200 miles (300 km) south of Atlanta and 60 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Florida. The development quthority was created in 1960 through an amendment to the Georgia Constitution. The authority plays an incredibly important role in the community by serving as the economic development organization charged with retaining existing businesses in the area and recruitment of new investments that are suitable to the local economy and infrastructure.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
Located in Southwest Georgia, Moultrie is in the center of Colquitt County, 24 miles west of Interstate 75 - about 200 miles (300 km) south of Atlanta and 60 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Florida. The development quthority was created in 1960 through an amendment to the Georgia Constitution. The authority plays an incredibly important role in the community by serving as the economic development organization charged with retaining existing businesses in the area and recruitment of new investments that are suitable to the local economy and infrastructure.
For the complete position announcement, please click here.
Athens, Georgia
Mercy Health Center
Launches Executive Director Search
(Athens, Georgia) Mercy Health Center, Inc., based in Athens, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Christ-Centered organization. The Chason Group has been retained to assist with the search process. The Search Committee anticipates a start date for the new executive in late 2022 / early 2023.
Mercy Health Center was created in 2001 when God brought together a small group of individuals with a common desire to use medicine as a doorway to minister to the needs of the low-income, uninsured population. The mission of the organization is “Through a community of volunteers, Mercy provides whole-person quality healthcare in a Christ-Centered environment to undeserved neighbors”.
The Executive Director of Mercy Health Center is a dynamic Christian collaborator and communicator with the primary focus of ensuring that the mission of the organization is maintained through leadership, outreach and the delivering of quality healthcare services in a faith-based environment. The professional is responsible for the day-today operations of the organization as a nonprofit business. Leadership, communications, community relations, and building partnerships for healthcare services are key responsibilities of the professional.
For the complete position announcement please click here. For a complete listing of other positions available through TCG, please click here.
Mercy Health Center was created in 2001 when God brought together a small group of individuals with a common desire to use medicine as a doorway to minister to the needs of the low-income, uninsured population. The mission of the organization is “Through a community of volunteers, Mercy provides whole-person quality healthcare in a Christ-Centered environment to undeserved neighbors”.
The Executive Director of Mercy Health Center is a dynamic Christian collaborator and communicator with the primary focus of ensuring that the mission of the organization is maintained through leadership, outreach and the delivering of quality healthcare services in a faith-based environment. The professional is responsible for the day-today operations of the organization as a nonprofit business. Leadership, communications, community relations, and building partnerships for healthcare services are key responsibilities of the professional.
For the complete position announcement please click here. For a complete listing of other positions available through TCG, please click here.
Grant Cagle Named President & CEO
of Georgia Economic Developers Association
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(Atlanta, Georgia) The board of directors of the Georgia Economic Developers Association has named Grant Cagle as the professional organization’s next president and chief executive officer. The announcement was made by Benjy Thompson, chair of GEDA and chief executive officer of the Development Authority of Bulloch County in Statesboro, Georgia. Cagle’s first day at GEDA is set for Monday, November 28.
The Chason Group was retained by the GEDA board to lead the executive search. Cagle is a native Georgian and started his career in the economic development arena in 2015 as marketing and communications assistant for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. His responsibilities included creating and developing all social media platforms. In January 2017, Cagle joined the Electric Cities of Georgia economic development team as a project manager. Two years later, he was promoted to a senior project manager level and in 2021 was selected to serve in his current position of manager, industrial development, economic development for ECG. Cagle is responsible for member engagement; assisting with strategic planning, marketing analyses, community marketing strategies, and business recruitment; and regularly meeting with political, regional, and local officials, partnering to bring jobs, investment, and load growth for member cities. For the complete announcement and Cagle's new contact information, please click here. |
Jason Rubenbauer Chosen to Lead
Waycross-Ware Development Authority
(Waycross, Georgia) Jason Rubenbauer has been chosen to lead the Waycross-Ware County Development Authority. The announcement was made by Daniel Morris, Chair of the economic development organization and Community President for First Southern Bank in Waycross. The Chason Group was retained by the authority to lead the executive search for the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Rubenbauer most recently served as County Manager for Pierce County, a position he has held since April 2017. His responsibilities included managing the daily operations of the county with 155 team members, budgeting, finance, purchasing, grants, facilities maintenance, public safety, information technology, policy development, and public relations. During his time with Pierce County government, Rubenbauer led the process to build a revenue reserve of $2.5 million.
For the complete position announcement and Rubenbauer's new contact information, please click here.
Rubenbauer most recently served as County Manager for Pierce County, a position he has held since April 2017. His responsibilities included managing the daily operations of the county with 155 team members, budgeting, finance, purchasing, grants, facilities maintenance, public safety, information technology, policy development, and public relations. During his time with Pierce County government, Rubenbauer led the process to build a revenue reserve of $2.5 million.
For the complete position announcement and Rubenbauer's new contact information, please click here.
GA Department of Economic Development Announces
Statewide Project Manager for Korean Investment
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(Atlanta, Georgia) Leaders with the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development have chosen Seunghum (Jacob) Lee as a new Statewide Project Manager for Korean Investment. He joined the team in September and will be based in the department’s Atlanta office. The Chason Group assisted GDEcD with the talent search.
Most recently Lee served as a consultant for IRC Consulting in Seoul, Korea. He specialized in market research and partner identification with a focus on F & B, IT, service, and other industry sectors. IRC manages the State of Georgia’s Korean Office for Trade and Investment. As a State of Georgia Korea Office Trade Representative, Lee supported over 100 Georgia companies and completed over 200 cases of market research and partner identifications. He also organized, scheduled, and supported several visits of Georgia elected leaders and trade delegations. For the complete announcement and Lee's new contact information, please click here. |
Joshua Williams Selected for Business Relations Specialist
Position with Decide DeKalb / WorkSource DeKalb
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(Decatur, Georgia) Joshua Williams has been selected to serve as Business Relations Specialist for workforce development initiatives with the Decide DeKalb Development Authority and WorkSource DeKalb. The position is designed to focus on connecting employers with talent pools in the metro Atlanta county. The Chason Group was retained by the two organizations to assist with the talent search.
“Joshua brings his experiences of working in the private sector to the table for our organizations,” according to Randi Mason, Vice President of Economic Development for Decide DeKalb. “He understands the dynamics of connecting the talent pipeline in our area with existing and new companies. A trainable workforce is one of the key components of economic development and we are confident Joshua will make significant strides in the role.” For the complete announcement and Williams' new contact information, please click here. For a complete listing of the current executive searches, please click here. |
Steven Schumacher Named President
of Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau
(Cartersville, Georgia) The board of directors of the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Steven Schumacher, an experienced destination marketing professional, as the new president of the organization. Schumacher replaced the organization’s long-time leader, Ellen Archer, who retired earlier this month. The Chason Group was retained by the convention and visitors bureau to lead the executive search.
Schumacher was serving as senior sales manager for Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center in Dunwoody, Georgia. From 2016 through 2021, he held the director of sales position with Discover Dunwoody, the destination marketing organization for the city. Also, Schumacher was interim executive director of the organization from March 2020 until August 2021.
For the complete announcement and Schumacher's new contact information, please click here.
Schumacher was serving as senior sales manager for Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center in Dunwoody, Georgia. From 2016 through 2021, he held the director of sales position with Discover Dunwoody, the destination marketing organization for the city. Also, Schumacher was interim executive director of the organization from March 2020 until August 2021.
For the complete announcement and Schumacher's new contact information, please click here.
Sarah Jacobs Chosen to Lead
Economic Development for Coweta County
Sarah Jacobs
(Newnan, Georgia) The Coweta County Development Authority and Development Authority of Coweta County have chosen Sarah Jacobs, an experienced professional in the economic development industry, to serve as the new president of the organizations. The announcement was made by John Daviston, chair of the authorities and owner of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan. The Chason Group partnered with the authorities to lead the executive search.
Since 2018, Jacobs served as Spire Energy’s manager, economic development in St. Louis, Missouri. Spire is a 160-year-old utility company that serves 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri.
“Early in the executive search process, we took the time to listen to our stakeholders in the community and at the regional and state levels to learn about the skill sets and character traits they felt were important for our new president,” Daviston said. “Experience, negotiation talents, strategic thinking, strong collaboration and relationship building skills, and marketing expertise where key phrases we heard. Sarah has these abilities and more. I look forward to working with her.”
For the complete position announcement and Jacobs new contact information, please click here.
Since 2018, Jacobs served as Spire Energy’s manager, economic development in St. Louis, Missouri. Spire is a 160-year-old utility company that serves 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri.
“Early in the executive search process, we took the time to listen to our stakeholders in the community and at the regional and state levels to learn about the skill sets and character traits they felt were important for our new president,” Daviston said. “Experience, negotiation talents, strategic thinking, strong collaboration and relationship building skills, and marketing expertise where key phrases we heard. Sarah has these abilities and more. I look forward to working with her.”
For the complete position announcement and Jacobs new contact information, please click here.
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Selects Two New Project Managers
Jacob Cone
Ambria Hardy
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(Atlanta, Georgia) Two new statewide project managers have been added to the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team. Jacob Cone will begin his economic development career with the Industrial group and Ambria Hardy has been assigned to the Corporate Solutions and Cyber Security sector. The Chason Group led the talent searches for GDEcD.
Cone is a graduate of the University of Georgia earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Public and International Affairs with a minor in Sport Management from the College of Education. As an Eagle Scout, Cone served as a small group leader for three years at First Baptist Church, Watkinsville. He also was selected to serve as a first-year senator for the University of Georgia’s Student Government Association and a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Hardy and her husband are proud residents of the City of Atlanta and former members of the Georgia Army National Guard. Hardy was enlisted as a Geospatial Engineer (12Y) with a secondary MOS as a Geospatial Imagery Intelligence Analyst (35G) while simultaneously earning her AAS in Intelligence Operation Studies. Following soon after, Hardy ventured into entrepreneurship becoming a licensed associate real estate broker in the State of Georgia. She is also a recent graduate of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University with a B.S. in Public Policy. For the complete position announcement, please click here. |
Alabama
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Selects
Michelle Hawkins as Next President
(Vestavia Hills, Alabama) The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce board of directors has selected Michelle Hawkins, a seasoned business entrepreneur, as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. The announcement was made by Sandra Cleveland, a partner with BCR Wealth Strategies and 2022 chair of the chamber. The Chason Group was engaged by the business organization to lead the process.
Hawkins previously served as the owner/operator of Alabama Weddings Magazine based in Birmingham. She was the sole founder of the startup and produced a luxury style printed publication for 20 years.
The new president is replacing Karen Odle, who has successfully led the chamber through tremendous growth in both membership and programs over the past 19 years. Odle announced her retirement late last year.
For the complete announcement and Hawkins' new contact information, please click here.
Hawkins previously served as the owner/operator of Alabama Weddings Magazine based in Birmingham. She was the sole founder of the startup and produced a luxury style printed publication for 20 years.
The new president is replacing Karen Odle, who has successfully led the chamber through tremendous growth in both membership and programs over the past 19 years. Odle announced her retirement late last year.
For the complete announcement and Hawkins' new contact information, please click here.
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Names Two New Team Members
Bozeman
Daniel
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(Atlanta, Georgia) Georgia Department of Economic Development leaders have announced the addition of two new team members. Christy Bozeman joins the state’s economic development marketing agency as the Region 8 Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment project manager. Kimberlyn Daniel will serve as a statewide project manager with the Corporate Solutions & Cyber Security team. The Chason Group led the talent searches for the state’s economic development organization.
Bozeman, a native south Georgian, began her career as economic development coordinator for the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce. She worked extensively with the local industrial development authority on communications, marketing, and grants. In her most recent role, Bozeman served eight years as economic development coordinator for the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Council. Her work with the IDC focused on business recruitment and existing industry initiatives, including workforce development. Daniel joins GDEcD as a new graduate of the University of Georgia’s Master of Public Administration program. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University. During her college years, she served as a communications and scheduling intern in the Washington DC office of the late US Senator Johnny Isakson. Both of the new project managers started their GDEcD positions on May 16. For the complete announcement and new contact information for Bozeman and Daniel, please click here. |
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. |
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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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.
