24. Economic Development, Government Relations and Community Engagement
Co-chairs
ASU Co-Chair – Mike Toma, Director Center for Regional Analysis
GASOU Co-Chair – Kendria Lee, Executive Associate Government & Community Relations
Members
Armstrong State University
Mike Toma, Director Center for Regional Analysis
David Ward, Dean, College of Health Professions
Allison Lyon, Asst. Director of Student Life
Glenn Gibney, Director of Career Services
Cameron Coates, Coordinator/Professor, Engineering Studies
Georgia Southern University
Kendria Lee, Executive Associate Government & Community Relations
Todd Deal, Executive Director Leadership & Community Engagement
Philip Bruce, Director Career Services
Bulloch County
Benjy Thompson, CEO Development Authority
City of Hinesville
Michelle Ricketson, Executive Dir., Downtown Development Authority
SEDA
Brynn Grant, Chief Operating Officer
Tasks
• Economic Development
– Align Institutional Economic Development Efforts with USG Efforts
– Identify Institutional Capabilities Most Likely to Aid Economic Development
– Develop Structure to Maximize “Marriage Making” Capabilities
• Government Relations
– Develop and Maintain Legislative Relationships and Support
• Community Engagement
– Identify Community Engagement Undertakings at Both Institutions
– Integrate Institutional Community Engagement Efforts
– Develop Structure to Maximize and Publicize Community Engagement
Last updated: 5/9/2017