GEDA 2019 Annual Conference

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 to Friday, September 20, 2019

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31401
United States

* Registration open until 9/9/19 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

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Event Details

Online Registration Closes at 5:00pm on September 9, 2019. Walk-up Registrations will be available.

Hotel Reservation Information:

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Detailed Schedule of Events:

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The list of speakers and bios click here.

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GEDA Professional Development Grants

For information and an application to apply for grants related to the Annual Conference click here.

Optional Thursday Activities:

Gulfstream Facility Tour:

This will be a 2 hour tour of the facility You will leave the hotel at 12:30 and arrive at the facility by 1:00 for the tour. You will have a boxed lunch for your consumption on the bus to the Facility. You will return at around 3:30 p.m. Price: $39.00

Savannah Taste Experence - First Squares Food Tour: - Sold Out

WHEN: 1:00pm on September 19, 2019

WHAT’S INCLUDED: All tastings – enough for lunch – and a fun-filled informative walk through some of Savannah’s Historic Squares.

WHO: All ages and fitness levels welcome.

CAPACITY: We keep our tour sizes to an intimate 14 persons.

WEAR: Comfortable shoes. Comfortable clothes.

WEATHER: Rain or shine we dine!

WHERE: We begin on Ellis Square. More details will be provided soon

Price: $70.00

Golf at The Club at Savannah Harbor:

Boxed lunch will be provided. Shotgun start at 12:30. Price: $105.00

Sporting Clays at Dorchester Shooting Preserve:

Lunch will be provided. You must provide your own transportation to and from Dorchester. Price: $100.00

2019 Annual Conference Cornhole Team Registration

This event will be held at the Annual Conference Welcome Reception on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Teams must arrive at the Harbor Lawn no later than 5:15 pm to participate. There are a max of 2 members per team. You must give the names of both team members when you register.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Restaurants in Savannah, GA:

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Sponsorship Information:

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Attendees (453)

Abby Turano Georgia Department of Economic Development

Adam Kennedy Director Economic Development Authority of Claxton & Evans County

Adela Kelley Regional Senior Project Manager-EIR Georgia Department of Economic Development

Alan Barfoot Central Regional Office Manager Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

Alan Schuetze Business Development Carroll Daniel Construction Co.

Albert M. Hodge Jr President Hodge Consulting Services

Alex Holbrook Vice President POND

Alex Warner Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

Alexis Leonard Select Fulton

Alfie Meek Director, Center for Economic Development Research Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

Allan Adams State Director The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Alvin Nash CEO Development Authority of Fulton County

Amanda Fields Sr. Project Manager, Region 4 Coweta County Development Authority

Amanda Shailendra The Pendleton Group

Amity Farrar Executive Vice President POWER 10 Capital Campaigns

Amy A. Carter Special Assistant to the President, SRTC Georgia Department of Economic Development

Amy Hudnall Associate Director Georgia Department of Economic Development - Center of Innovation

Amy Jackson Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce

Amy Varnum Georgia Department of Labor

Andrea Griner Vice President for Economic Development Central Georgia Technical College

Andrea Schruijer Executive Director Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority

Andrea Taylor CEO Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber & JDA

Andrew Camp Director of Business Development NextSite

Andrew Capezzuto General Counsel Georgia Department of Economic Development

Angel Jackson Operations Coordinator The University of Georgia - Archway Partnership

Angie Gheesling Executive Director Houston County Development Authority

Ann Sechrist Director - Economic Development Gwinnett Technical College

Anna Chafin Chief Executive Officer Development Authority of Bryan County

Anna Hensley OneGeorgia Executive Director Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Anna Hurt Regional Project Manager - EIRR Georgia Department of Economic Development

Araina Reaves Community Development Consultant Georgia EMC

Ashley Hardin Economic Development Manager City of Perry

Ashley Morris Varnum Senior Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

B.J. Walker Executive Director Development Authority of Peach County

Barbara Grogan Executive Director Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority

Barbara Rivera Holmes President & CEO Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Barbara Wall Administrator Georgia Department of Education

Ben Jarrard Executive Director for Government Relations and Ec University of North Georgia

Ben Runkel Evans General Contractors, LLC

Benjamin Stafford Vice President Pattillo Industrial Real Estate

Benjy Thompson CEO Development Authority of Bulloch County

Bill Anderson President & CEO Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc.

Bill Boone The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

BJ Martin Economic Development Manager Pond & Company

Blair Westmoreland Manager, Credits & Incentives Deloitte Tax LLP

Bo Gregory Jr President Development Authority of Monroe County

Bob White Executive Director Development Authority of Butts County

Brad Campbell Business Development JMWilliams Contractors

Brandon Stooksbury Key Accounts Executive Central Georgia EMC

Brandt Herndon Chief Executive Officer Effingham County Industrial Development Authority

Breezy Straton Director Development Authority of Douglas County

Breezy Straton Director Douglas County Economic Development Authority

Brent Stubbs Savannah Technical College

Brian Cardoza Senior Vice President Rooker

Brian Green Community Development Manager Georgia Power Company

Brian Kay Team Leader Atwell, LLC

Brian Marlowe President/CEO Tift County Development Authority

Brian Sillitto Executive Vice President of Economic Development Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Brittany Holtzclaw Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Brock Smith Director, Office of State Economic Development Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Brooke Perez Community and Economic Development Manager Georgia Power Company

Brynn Grant COO Savannah Economic Development Authority

Cal Wray President Augusta Economic Development Authority

Camila Knowles Senior Vice President & Counsel Cornerstone Government Affairs

Candee Harris Economic Development Coordinator Wayne County Industrial Development Authority

Candice Scott Region 6 Project Manager - ESB Georgia Department of Economic Development

Carmen Denise Cole Director of Operations & Business Development Liberty County Development Authority

Carrie Barnes Community Development Consultant Georgia EMC

Charles Ezelle Regional Director Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company

Charlie Moseley Business Recruitment Director Georgia Power Company

Cheney Virginia Thomasson Existing Industry Coordinator Augusta Economic Development Authority

Chris Chammoun Director, AgTech - Georgia Centers of Innovation Georgia Department of Economic Development

Chris G. Pumphrey President Development Authority of Douglas County

Chris G. Pumphrey President Douglas County Economic Development Authority

Chris Thomas Project Manager Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development

Christian Hersacher VP of Industrial Services Evans General Contractors, LLC

Christopher G. Pike Economic Development Director City of South Fulton

Christopher Nunn Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Christy Bozeman Economic Development Coordinator Cordele-Crisp County IDC

Chuck Scragg III Community and Economic Development Consultant Long County Development Authority

Clay Wells Vice President-Business Development Schuff Steel Co.

Cyle Reissig Director Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.

Dan Ver Beek Director of Business Development The Sack Company

Danetha Belk Director of Operations, Global Commerce Georgia Department of Economic Development

Daniel Dobbins Project Managers Georgia Department of Economic Development

Daniel Elliott Universal Engineering Sciences

Daniel Jackson President/CEO Carroll Tomorrow

Daniel McRae Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Danielle M. Kitchen Director of Business Development Catamount Constructors, Inc.

Darrell Moore Executive Director Valdosta State University

David Dietrichs Associate Miller & Martin PLLC

David Brazell Business Development Pattillo Construction Corp.

David Cleveland Director of Business Development Jackson EMC

David Dannelly Hogan Construction Group

David Nuckolls Executive Director, Georgia Centers of Innovation Georgia Department of Economic Development - Center of Innovation

David Tidmore Treasurer Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

Dawn Malin President & CEO McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority

Dell Keith Executive Director Wayne County Industrial Development Authority

Dessa Morris Economic Development Coordinator Development Authority of Walton County

Deven Cason Director, Economic Development Partnership Gwinnett

Donna Armstrong-Lackey Director of Public Service & Outreach University of West Georgia

Dorie Bacon Executive Director Screven County Development Authority

Doris Metcalfe Coleman Chief Admin. Officer/Compliance Mgr. Development Authority of Fulton County

Dwayne Dye Director of Economic Development Hart County Industrial Building Authority

Earnest Johnson Civil Engineer Georgia Power Company

EJane Caraway Director of Special Projects Georgia Department of Economic Development

Elizabeth Jones Administrative Assistant Stephens County Development Authority

Elizabeth Ross Wood E&IS, Inc.

Elyse C. Davis Northwest Ga Manager Community and Economic. Devel Georgia Power Company

Emily Poole Georgia Department of Economic Development

Eric Johansen Vice President of Business Development C9 Capital

Eric Smith Georgia Power Company

Erica Rocker-Wills Senior Business Development Manager Development Authority of Clayton County

F.J. Fenn Executive Director Henry County Development Authority

Fernanda Kirchner Project Manager, International Investment Georgia Department of Economic Development

Frank Ginn Executive Director Madison County Industrial Develop and Building Authority

Frank Wartner Chief Operations Officer Pattillo Construction Corp.

Ginny Blakeney Executive Director Development Authority of Pike County

Grant C. Buckley Executive Director Cordele-Crisp County IDC

Greg Mullis Senior Vice President Tri-County EMC

Greg Sellars Executive Director Development Authority of Jefferson County

Greg Wright Sr. Director, Community & Economic Development Coweta-Fayette EMC

Hamilton Grant Cagle Business Development Electric Cities of Georgia

Hannah M. Mullins Executive Director Development Authority of Banks County

Harold Coffey Project Manager Georgia Power Company

Harriette M. Stokes Director Exec Acct Management & Economic Dev North Georgia EMC

Heath Slapikas 365 Degree Total Marketing

Heath Tippens Vice President Cherokee Office of Economic Development

Heather Seckman Project Manager Rome Floyd County Development Authority

Illya S. Copeland Executive Director Murray County Industrial Development Authority

J. Maceo Rogers Director of Economic Development City of East Point

J.R. Charles Vice President of Economic Development Carroll Tomorrow

Jamal Lewis Project Manager, Corporate Solutions and Cyber Sec Georgia Department of Economic Development

James Albright Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Director City of Acworth

James Blair Managing Director Navigator Consulting

James Coughlin Executive Director Camden County Joint Development Authority

James Nelson Geter Executive Director Development Authority of Cobb County

James Touchton Economic Development Director City of Stockbridge

Jana Dyke President & CEO Waycross and Ware County Development Authority

Jana Dyke President & CEO Waycross-Ware County Development Authority

Jane Fryer President Meriwether County Development Authority

Janet Cochran Project Manager Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation

Janet Keith Wayne County Industrial Development Authority

Janet Parker Director of Economic Development Wilkes County

Jasmine Campbell Fulton County- Select Fulton

Jason Chambless Engineer Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company

Jason Coley Community Developement Rep Georgia Power Company

Jason Dunn Executive Director Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Development Authority

Jay Markwalter Executive Director Georgia Association of CVBs

Jayson Johnston Executive Director Development Authority of Washington County

Jeff DeWitt GIS Administrator Georgia Power Company

Jeff Doubrava Geotechnical Group Leader S&ME, Inc.

Jeff Dudley Industrial Group JE Dunn Construction

Jeff Hamling Senior Vice President Cornerstone Government Affairs

Jeff Jepson Vice President Evans General Contractors, LLC

Jeff Ledford Director of Governmental Affairs Georgia Association of REALTORS

Jeff Mullis President and CEO Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

Jeff Noles Director, Key Accounts GreyStone Power Corporation

Jennifer Collins Business Development Project Manager Savannah Economic Development Authority

Jennifer Cook Georgia Department of Economic Development

Jennifer Fennell Sr. Business Development Manager Jackson EMC

Jennifer Fordham Region 12 Representative Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Jennifer Nelson Public Service Assistant The University of Georgia - Carl Vinson Institute of Government

Jenny Robbins Manager, Community Development Georgia EMC

Jesse Dillon Project Manager Savannah Economic Development Authority

Jessica Hood Director of Economic Development and Existing Ind. Effingham County Industrial Development Authority

Jim Lovett Regional Project Manager Georgia Power Company

Joan Young Economic Development Fayette County Development Authority

Jody Reeves Executive Director Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education

John A. Henry CEO Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority

John Brock Manager of Business Development Edwards Construction Services, Inc.

John Drake Vice President-Business Development Pattillo Construction Corp.

John Scott Director of Economic Development Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce

John Skinner C/I Engineer Jackson EMC

Jon Dangar Director Stonehenge Capital

Jonathan Jackson Executive Director Development Authority of Wilkinson County

Jonathan Lupo Director, Business Development Douglas County Economic Development Authority

Jones Hooks Executive Director Jekyll Island Authority

Joseph Huntemann Senior Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Josh Walton District Director The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Jowell Thome Commercial Realtor King Industrial Realty

Juli Golemi Sr. Project Manager Georgia Tech, Enterprise Innovation Institute

Julian Brown Executive Director Grady County Joint Development Authority

Justin Farquhar Director: Business Recruitment & Existing Industry Development Authority of Bryan County

Justin Greer Director of Economic Development W&A Engineering

Justin Strickland Director, Economic Development Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission

Kathy Johnson President Gordon County Development Authority

Kathy Knowles Executive Director Development Authority of Heard County

Keith Barclift Economic Development Director Catoosa County

Keith Johnson Vice President of Business Development CT Darnell Construction

Keith Ziobron Principal Engineer Cardno, Inc.

Kelly McLendon Manager of Member Services Georgia Economic Developers Association

Ken Warnock Cheif Executive Officer Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce and Joint Development Authorities

Kendria Lee Director for Econ. Devel & Community Relations Georgia Southern University

Kent W. Sanford Executive Director Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authortity

Keri Corsby Orvin Executive Director Development Authority of Appling County

Kevin Dodson Georgia Department of Economic Development

Kevin Ellis Executive Director Bacon County Development Authority

Kevin Shea President Georgia Economic Developers Association

Kim D. Melhouse Senior Business Development Manager Patrylo, Inc.

Kim David Vice President of Economic Development Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Kimberly Black Project Manager Economic Development, City of Warner Robins

Kimberly Hobbs Community & Economic Development Director Southern Georgia Regional Commission

Kristi Brigman Senior Project Manager, Corporate & Cyber Georgia Department of Economic Development

Kristy Rachal Community Development Manager Georgia Power Company

Kyle Fletcher Executive Director Thomaston-Upson IDA

Laura Linman Int. Community and Economic Development Director The City of Chamblee

Lauren Price Project Manager Georgia EMC

Laurie Davis Operations Manager Augusta Economic Development Authority

Leah Brown Director of Existing Industry and Marketing Henry County Development Authority

Lee Chapman Vice President, Marketing,Member Services, and Gov Jackson EMC

Leigh Acevedo Director, Business Retention & Workforce Savannah Economic Development Authority

Leigh Hopkins Project Manager Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

Leigh M. Newman Executive Director of Economic Development West Georgia Technical College

Leigh Ryan Director of Foreign Trade Zone 104 & Trade Service World Trade Center Savannah

Lenzy Kyle Hood Division Director, Community Development Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Linda Mosely CEO 365 Degree Total Marketing

Lindsay Martin Director, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment Georgia Department of Economic Development

Lisa Maloof Economic Development Director Barrow County

Lisa Palmer Vice President, Economic Development Augusta Technical College

Lisa Smart Executive Director Berrien County Chamber of Commerce & Development Authority

Liz O'Connor Senior Estimator Evans General Contractors

Luis Matta Fayette County Development Authority

Luke Howe Economic Development Director/ Executive Director City of Doraville/ Doraville Development Authority

Lynn Patterson Principal Three Points Planning, LLC

Lynne Wilson Executive Director CTAE Resource Network

Madison Roesel Vice President of Sales and Marketing The Sack Company

Maggie Laton Georgia Department of Economic Development

Mandy Underwood Executive Director Jenkins County Development Authority

Mandy Young Acquisitions Manager-Southeast Region Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.

Marcus Taylor Director, Business Development Gray Construction

Margaret Lacy Political Advocacy Coordinator Georgia Association of REALTORS

Marina Chaji Research Analyst Georgia Department of Economic Development

Marion Phillips Senior Research Analyst Georgia Power Company

Mark Andrews Executive VP for Economic Development Southern Crescent Technical College

Mark Farmer Economic Development Manager Gwinnett County Government

Mark Weilenman Vice President, Sales & Marketing Marketing Alliance, Inc.

Martha McAfee Economic and Community Development Manager Fort Valley Utility Commission

Marty Jones Excutive Director Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council

Marva Bryan Accounting Manager/Tax Incentive Anal Development Authority of Fulton County

Mary Kathryn Griffin Georgia Department of Economic Development

MaryBeth Flournoy Business Recruitment Manager Georgia Power Company

Matt Carter Executive Director Pierce County Industrial Development Authority

Matt Dunagin Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company

Matt Forshee Regional Manager, Community & Economic Devleopment Georgia Power Company

Matthew Colvin Director of Economic Development University System of Georgia - Board of Regents

Matthew Gambill Director of Business Development ShawHankins - NFP

Megan Baker Vice President Fayette County Development Authority

Megan Elizabeth Elwood Project Manager Technology & Life Science Partnership Gwinnett

Meghan Barwick Marketing & Research Manager Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority

Meghan Duke Economic Development Director West Point Development Authority

Mel Baxter Executive Director Brantley County Development Authority

Melissa Kendrick President/CEO Development Authority of Polk County

Melissa Kendrick President/CEO Rome-Floyd County Development Authority

Melissa Phillips Business Development Manager Pond & Company

Melissa Skinner Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

Melvin Everson Director, Business and Industry Training Gwinnett Technical College

Melvin Williams Vice President/Business Development S&ME, Inc.

Michael Cahill Project Manager, Commercial Retail Electric Cities of Georgia

Michael Hughes Economic Development Division Manager Cobb County Office of Finance and Economic Development

Michael Norris Project Manager Augusta Economic Development Authority

Michael Turpeau Development Authority of Fulton County

Michele Johnson Executive Director Toombs County Development Authority

Michelle Boyd VP Business Development Randolph Williamson

Michelle Nguyen Athens-Clarke County Economic Development

Michelle Shaw Asst Dir. Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment Georgia Department of Economic Development

Mike Fisher Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Mike Staples Engineer/Film Location Coordinator Georgia Power Company

Mill Graves Director of Business Development Electric Cities of Georgia

Misti Martin President Cherokee Office of Economic Development

Mitchell Griggs Executive Director Union County Development Authority

Molly Olson Executive Director Development Authority of Burke County

Morris Jordan Chairman Development Authority of Walton County

Neil Dawson Office Leader/Principal LS3P Associates

Nichol Linn Gordon County Development Authority

Norman Deese Manager Key Accounts Carroll EMC

Otis Aleman Program Leader-Industrial & Economic Development Atwell, LLC

Pat Merritt Vice President, Community & Economic Development Georgia EMC

Patrick Topping Consultant Metro Power Incorporated

Patty Hart Director of Business & Industry Services Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Paul Roesel President The Sack Company

Paul Schneider Economic Development Engineer Georgia Power Company

Paula Elaine Anderson President Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

Peggy Jolley President Live Oak Concepts

Philip Gregory Weatherly Director of Business Development Walton Gas

Pollyann Martin Associate Broker The Temples Company

Pricilla Gallogly Marketing Coordinator W&A Engineering

Rachel Barnwell Manager of Economic Development Programs Development Authority of Bulloch County

Ralph L. Forbes Vice President/Regional Director Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company

Randall Toussaint Georgia Department of Economic Development

Randi Mason Vice President, Economic Development Decide DeKalb Development Authority

Randolph B. Cardoza Principal Cardoza Consulting

Ray Cheek Member Relations Coordinator Snapping Shoals EMC

Rebecca White Executive Director Randolph County Development Authority

Rhonda Appleby Economic Development Specialist City of East Point

Rick McCaskill Executive Director Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County

Rick Story Director of Development Development Authority of Rabun County

Ricky S. McGee Manager, Technical Services Georgia EMC

Robert Bennett Executive Director Development Authority of Columbia County

Robert Cash Civil Site Practice Leader Cardno, Inc.

Robert Hogg Economic Development Project Manager Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

Robin Derryberry Owner Derryberry Public Relations LLC

Rodney Robinson Vice President of Business Development Batson-Cook Construction Company

Roman Dakare Economic Development Manager Gwinnett County Government

Ronald Bertasi CEO GIS WebTech

Rusty Haygood Deputy Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Ryan Moore President & CEO Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority

Ryan Thornton Industry & Manufacturing Specialist Athens-Clarke County Economic Development

Ryan Waldrep President Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority

Sabrina Kirkland Business Development Development Authority of Fulton County

Sajani Patel Research Analyst Georgia Department of Economic Development

Samir Abdullahi Economic Development Manager Select Fulton

Sandra Yang International Relations Coordinator Georgia Department of Economic Development

Sandy White Executive Director City of Hawkinsville and Pulaski County

Sarah Carnes Research Analyst Georgia Power Company

Sarah Rothwein Preconstruction Coordinator Evans General Contractors, LLC

Scott Cooper Economic Development Specialist TVA

Scott Poag Director of Business Development W&A Engineering

Scott Purvis Region Manager - South Georgia Power Company

Scott Walker C & I Accounts Director Walton EMC

Sean McMillan The University of Georgia

Serra Phillips Hall Vice President of Project Development Newton/Covington Economic Development Office

Shane Short Executive Director Development Authority of Walton County

Shannon James Sr Executive Director Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Shaun Dodson Senior Site Design Specialist Georgia EMC

Shaun Dodson Senior Site Design Specialist SSA

Shelley Zorn Economic Developer Thomasville Payroll Development Authority

Shirlynn Brownell Director of Economic Development City of Brookhaven

Stacy Hamby President/CEO Paulding County Chamber of Commerce

Stacy Watson Director, Economic & Industrial Development Georgia Ports Authority

Stan Crance Existing Industry Coordinator/Project Manager Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority

Stephanie Aylworth Economic Development Manager Georgia Municipal Association

Stephanie Cox Senior Manager of Investor Relations & Events Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Stephanie Dammen-Morrell Director of Marketing & Business Development Hussey Gay Bell

Stephanie Davis Client Development Manager Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Stephanie Ponce Regional Coordinator, Region 2 Georgia Department of Labor

Stephen Adams Acting Executive Director Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority

Steve Boyd Steve Boyd & Company, Inc.

Steven Hendrix Director of Economic Development Southern Crescent Technical College

Stevie Chavez GIS Planning

Sunny Cavan Anderson Business Attraction Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Suzanne Barnett Director The University of Georgia

Tammy Caudell Senior Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Tasha Hall-Garrison Economic Development Program Manager Clearly College Park

Tate O'Rouke Business Development Manager Jackson EMC

Taylor Brittan Edwards Project Manager Development Authority of Columbia County

Taylor Kielty Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Taylor Walden Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Ted Lee Partner INCO

Terry Cole Public Affairs Director Georgia Transmission Corporation

Terry Schwindler President/CEO Putnam Development Authority

Thomas Croteau Maxis Advisors

Thomas Driver President Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Thomas Kent Johnson Vice President of Business Development Griffco Design Build Inc.

Timothy Chason President The Chason Group, Inc.

Timothy McFalls Manager Commercial and Retail Development Augusta Economic Development Authority

Tina Herring Regional Project Manager Georgia Department of Economic Development

Tom Boland Economic Development Manager City of Smyrna

Tony Greene Project Mgr, Adv Mfg & Aerospace Georgia Department of Economic Development

Tony King Director Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC

Tonya Mole Region 6 Representative Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Tonya Powers Economic Developer Franklin County Industrial Building Authority

Trae Westmoreland President Coweta County Development Authority

Vanessa Wagner Director Business Development Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority

Wade Johnson Business Development Manager Jackson EMC

Warren M. Johnson Jr Director of Business Development Alston Construction

Warren R. Carter Senior Partner The ExeQfind Group

Wayne S. Glover Manager of Economic Development GreyStone Power Corporation

William Corbin Economic Development Director Development Authority of Clayton County

William Franklin Lindsey County Administrator Johnson County Board of Commissioners

William Pennington Jr Retired Evergreen Engineering

82 Other Registered Attendees

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Registration and attendance at, or participation in, GEDA meetings and other activities constitutes and agreement by the registrant to GEDA's use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation, or attend the Spring Workshop, is considered a "No Show.” No-Shows are not eligible for refunds or credits, and are still liable for outstanding balances.
Those who are ill and have a doctor’s excuse or have a death in the family will be excused.
The last day to receive a refund of registration fees paid is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) seven days before the Spring Workshop begins.
Substitutions will be accepted at any time.
All cancellation requests must be received in writing (email or hard copy) and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
Refund requests must include the name of the attendee.
When possible, refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
For those who have registered and choose the “bill me” or “pay by check” option, they are still subject to the refund policy.

Liability Waiver:

Waiver and Release of Liability – Please Read Carefully

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in an optional, outdoor recreational activity that has inherent risks, dangers and hazards, and my participation in such activities and/or use of equipment is voluntary.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) officers, board of directors, committee chairs, members, and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND BY SIGNING IT AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT THE GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (GEDA) OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH.

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If you have any questions about the GEDA Annual Conference please contact Kelly McLendon at 404-962-4110 or kmclendon@georgia.org.