Florida boasts eight vibrant and growing economic development regions. Each region is an active participant in the Florida Economic Development Council and the regional directors serve as members of our leadership team.
Florida Economic Development Regions
Regional Directors
Jimmy Norris – North Central Regional Director
Economic Development Director
Suwannee County Economic Development Office
Laura Pavlus – Northeast Regional Director
President
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Keith Norden, CEcD – East Central Regional Director
President and CEO
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Denise Grimsley – South Central Regional Director
Executive Director
The Development Group
Kristi Bartlett, Southeast Regional Director
Director of Economic Development
City of Coral Springs
Melanie Schmees, MBA – Southwest Regional Director
Manager, Sponsored Programs
Florida Gulf Coast University
Derek Shavor – Tampa Bay Regional Director
Manager of Industry Strategic Initiatives
Hillsborough County Economic Development
Roy Baker, Northwest Regional Director
Opportunity Florida
