Contact

Shoals Economic Development Authority

(256) 349-5632
info@shoalseda.com

 20 Hightower Place, Suite 1
Florence, AL 35630

Kevin Jackson
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 JacksonPresidentkjackson@shoalseda.com
Christi Graham
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 GrahamAdministratorcgraham@shoalseda.com
Adam Himber
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 HimberVice Presidentahimber@shoalseda.com
Mackenzie Cottles
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 CottlesMarketing & Communications Specialistmcottles@shoalseda.com
Ryan Hall
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 HallIT/Research Managerrhall@shoalseda.com
Rob Jones
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 JonesProject Managerrjones@shoalseda.com
Susie Heird, CEcD
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, CEcDAssistant Secretary, SIDCsheird@shoalseda.com