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. 

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.