Shelia
Shepard Hired as President and CEO of Jackson County Economic Development
Authority
Scottsboro, Alabama
July 17, 2017
The
Jackson County Economic Development Authority (JCEDA) Board announced today
that Mrs. Shelia Shepard has been named President/CEO of the organization. Mrs. Shepard has been serving as Interim
President/CEO. (JCEDA Facebook photo, crop by G. Morgan, Fair Use for non-profit news reporting.)
"We
are very pleased that Mrs. Shepard has accepted the Board's offer to officially
become President/CEO of JCEDA," stated Board Chair Dr. David
Campbell. "She has done an
excellent job as Interim and of course has years of experience working in
economic development for Jackson County.
We are excited about our county's economic future with Mrs. Shepard
leading the way."
The
Board conducted a structured process in the selection process. The job was posted nationally and was open
for forty-five days for individuals to apply.
"When it was all said and done, Mrs. Shepard was the unanimous
choice of the Board members," Campbell stated. "With her experience, connections, and
passion for Jackson County, she was the perfect choice. We look forward to many
achievements in economic development under her leadership."
The Board of Directors, in addition to Campbell
includes Tommy Harding, Rudder Williams, Bruce Purdy, Jim Green, Phillip
Thompson, and A.J. Buckner.
Shelia has an A.S. degree with Honors in Business from Northeast AL Community College, a B.S. degree with Honors in Business and Accounting from Athens State University, the Basic Intensive Economic Development certification, the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute certification, TVA Rural Leadership Institute, Leadership Jackson County, as well as numerous training conferences offered through the Economic Development Association of Alabama, Tennessee Valley Authority and the North Alabama Industrial Development Association.
She has helped develop,
co-host or serve on the steering committee for various workforce development
programs such as, BEST Robotics, CEO Expo Career Fair, CHOICES Program, North
Alabama Works Workforce Board, Tri-State Workforce Development Board, and the Impact
Learning Center Board. She also works
closely with our existing industry to help offer programs such as Jackson
County HR Professionals, Northeast AL Maintenance Managers, Quality Forums,
Safety and Environmental Conference, and AIDT Leadership Skills
“I could not be more proud to be named President. CEO of
the Jackson County EDA!” said Shepard.
“I have been with the EDA for almost 25 years and it is not just a job
for me. It is something that I truly
love and care about. Jackson County is
my home. I have family, children and
grandchildren here and I want to do everything I can to help improve the
economic future for them and all of Jackson County.”
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About Jackson County EDA: Jackson County Economic Development Authority's mission is to attract new industries to Jackson County, Alabama and help existing industries expand and prosper to provide quality jobs for local citizens.
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About Jackson County EDA: Jackson County Economic Development Authority's mission is to attract new industries to Jackson County, Alabama and help existing industries expand and prosper to provide quality jobs for local citizens.
GOOD LUCK SHELIA - YOU HAVE EARNED THIS POSITION. Garry Morgan - "In-The-Boro"
