Florida Economic Development Regions
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.
Regional Directors
Verdell Hawkins – Northwest Regional Director
Economic Development Manager, Gulf Power
Email: [email protected]
Glenn Hunter – North Central Regional Director
Executive Director, Columbia County Economic Development
Email: [email protected]
Heidi Jameson – Northeast Regional Director
Director Of Business Development at JAXUSA Partnership
Email: [email protected]
Adam Myers – Tampa Bay Regional Director
Director of Business Development, Tampa Bay EDC
Email: [email protected]
Warren Baucom – Southwest Regional Director
Director, Partnerships & Entrepreneurial Activities, Lee County Economic Development
Email: [email protected]
David Coddington, LEED AP – Southeast Regional Director
Vice President of Business Development at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance Email: [email protected]
Meghan DiGiacomo – South Central Regional Director
Executive Manager of Business & Economic Development, Highlands County Economic Development
Email: [email protected]
Tracy Garcia, CEcD, MEDP – East Central Regional Director
Director, Elevate Lake
Email: [email protected]
