Michael Cassidy is President of the Georgia Research Alliance, a non-profit organization that expands research and economic development capacity in Georgia’s universities to launch new companies, create high-value jobs, and transform lives. Key initiatives of the Alliance include recruitment of top… Read More
A Georgia native, Chris Clark has served as the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Clark previously served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and as Deputy Commissioner for… Read More
Daryl Ingram is the Sr. Vice President of External Affairs for Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG), overseeing strategic planning for Economic & Community Development and Legislative & Regulatory services. He and his team recruit businesses to Georgia and assist with community marketing… Read More
William Pate is the President of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), where he leads efforts to maintain tourism as a major economic driver for the city. Before joining ACVB, he was President of Career Sports & Entertainment and Chief Marketing Officer for BellSouth. Pate has… Read More
Matt is the Managing Director of AGL Resources with primary responsibility for external affairs for its utilities in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.
In addition to his work at AGL Resources, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and is an adviser… Read More
Kevin is President of the Georgia Economic Developers Association. GEDA’s mission is to provide and promote networking and professional development opportunities and to shape economic development public policy. Shea was hired for the position in July
2014.
Previously, Kevin worked in… Read More
State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) represents Georgia’s 164th District and is the Chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee. He has served in the House for 21 years and is also a member of the Appropriations, Rules, and Ways and Means Committees. Rep. Stephens… Read More
