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Staff

Shoals Economic Development Authority

(256) 349-5632
info@shoalseda.com

 20 Hightower Place, Suite 1
Florence, AL 35630

Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kevin is a graduate of the Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute, the Auburn University Economic Development Institute, and the TVA Rural Leadership Institute.

Kevin Jackson

Adam holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, both from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a graduate of TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute and Valley Workforce Institute.

Adam Himber

Vice President

ahimber@shoalseda.com

Ryan graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of North Alabama in 2011 and graduated from the TVA Rural Leadership Institute in 2013. He is an active member of the Economic Developer’s Association of Alabama Research Council.

Ryan Hall

IT/Research Manager

rhall@shoalseda.com

Susie holds a Master of Business Administration Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and English, both from the University of North Alabama. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute, the Auburn University Economic Development Institute, and is a Certified Economic Developer.

Susie Heird, CEcd

Assistant Secretary, SIDC

sheird@shoalseda.com

Christi graduated Summa Cum Laude from Faulkner University where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She has served various local organizations in administrative assistant and office administration positions. In Christi’s role with The Shoals EDA, she is responsible for the general administration of the office.

Christi Graham

Administrator

cgraham@shoalseda.com

Mackenzie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications: Public Relations with a Minor in Marketing from the University of North Alabama. She is a graduate of TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute and Valley Workforce Institute. She is responsible for digital marketing activities and managing The Shoals EDA’s social media accounts. She also oversees the logistics of our Remote Shoals program.

Mackenzie Cottles

Marketing & Communications Specialist

mcottles@shoalseda.com

As project manager, Rob serves as the Existing Industry Coordinator, provides the administrative support to fulfill the duties of secretary / treasurer for the Shoals Manufacturers’ Association and assists with The Remote Shoals Program. Rob is a Tennessee native and graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Rob Jones

Project Manager

rjones@shoalseda.com