As Director, Dale oversees the operation of CEDA. Dale was instrumental in the coordination and construction of the Duck River Dam and Reservoir project. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Cullman Park and Recreation Foundation Board, is a Past President of the Cullman Rotary Club, and participates in the Wallace State College Future Foundation and Wallace State Alumni Association. Dale has held significant roles such as Past Chairman of the Region I Workforce Task Force and an appointee by Governor Bentley to the Alabama Workforce Council. He served as President of the Economic Development Association of Alabama in 2002-2003 and as Alabama Delegate to the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). Dale is a graduate of Wallace State Community College, Athens State University, Leadership Alabama, and Leadership Cullman. He has completed advanced courses at the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, Georgia Tech, Auburn University.

Anyone who knows Dale knows that his number one past-time is fishing.  If he is not in the office, he can be found on the lake or traveling with his wife, friends, and family.

Jamie assists with all aspects of industrial recruitment and retention. She is responsible for numerous grant and community development projects in the City of Cullman and Cullman County. Jamie’s notable honors include appointment to the State Health Coordinating Council by Governor Bob Riley, appointment to the TVA Rural Cabinet, and she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Cullman City Schools Foundation. Jamie was elected to the EDAA Board of Directors and currently serves on the Executive Committee as 1st Vice President and as a member of the Legislative Committee.  She is a graduate of Leadership Alabama and Leadership Cullman. Jamie holds a BA degree in Public Relations from Auburn University and has completed advanced economic development programs at Georgia Institute of Technology, Auburn University, TVA Rural Leadership Institute, The University of Alabama, and the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program, where she earned the title of Master Practitioner.

Jamie enjoys spending her free time hanging out with friends, family, and her two dogs, Magnolia and Nelly. She and her husband have two children.

Susan is responsible for retail and workforce development.  She assists developers and businesses with information on Cullman and all parts of the process.  She assisted with the development of the Duck River Dam and Reservoir for Cullman’s water supply and coordinates special events for the EDA office, including receptions, announcements, groundbreakings, and ribbon cuttings. Susan is in her third term as a member of the City of Good Hope Council and is a graduate of the Economic Development Course at Georgia Tech, the Intensive Economic Development Training Course at Auburn University, and Leadership Cullman.

You can usually find Susan around town enjoying one of Cullman’s many events or eating establishments with her husband.  She likes spending time with friends, family, daughter, and her two dogs, Dude and George. 

Stanley manages new and expanding industry projects, working with financial incentives, training programs, and abatements. He maintains information on available buildings and sites. Stanley holds a double B.S. in Agriculture Economics and Business Administration Economics from Mississippi State University and is a graduate of the Masters of Economic Development Program at the University of Southern Mississippi.

When Stanley is not working at CEDA, he enjoys many hobbies including farm work with his dad and making memories with his wife and two children. 

Belinda facilitates and promotes the link between education and the workforce.  She leads training sessions at local schools and agencies such as The Foundry.  She serves on the Youth Leadership Committee, STEM Board, City of Cullman Employee Hardship Board, Student of the Year Committee, FAME Committee, and is a Liberty Learning/Citizenship representative.

Belinda has a degree in Education from Athens State University and a Masters in Psychology from UAB.  She is a graduate of the Intensive Economic Development Training Course.  She has completed the Safe Sport Athletic Training Course and is a USATF official for track and field. 

In her free time, Belinda enjoys being outdoors, working out, playing pickle ball, and spending time with family and friends.

Sophie recently earned her BS Degree in Business Management from Athens State University.

She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and taking her dog, Mabel, for walks.