Job Details
Position:
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Company:
Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton, and Bowman - Bowman, GA , USA
Job Description:
PRESIDENT AND CEO – DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
ELBERT COUNTY, ELBERTON, and BOWMAN (Georgia)
The Development Authority of Elbert County, City of Elberton and City of Bowman is currently
conducting an executive search for a professional to serve as President and CEO of the Development
Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman, located in northeast Georgia.
About the Position
The President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for pursuing commercial and industrial development
for Elbert County, including Elberton and Bowman. This position is also accountable for oversight and
administration of the community’s economic development initiatives.
Additional key responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining an economic development strategy;
oversight of properties managed by the Development Authority; and fiscal accountability and administration of
the organization. The professional will serve as the authority’s leader to prepare and market Elbert County for
economic development projects considering a potential location to create new jobs and increase the
community’s tax base.
In addition to new growth, the President is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing companies to
keep current investments in the area and retain existing jobs. The President will serve at the pleasure of the
Board of Directors.
Qualification Summary
Candidates applying for the position should possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or
equivalent experience in real estate management, business, marketing, finance, and/or economic development.
Applicants should also have a minimum of two years of strategic leadership experience and new/expanding
project management in the economic development field; successful track record of growing the tax base of a
community, region or state through innovative marketing and job creation strategies.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Joint Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton
and Bowman does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion,
disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in
those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Candidates interested in the position should provide a cover letter and resume to:
Development Authority, c/o Mr. Lanier Dunn, City Manager
P.O. Box 70, Elberton, Georgia 30635-0070
or via email to: ldunn@cityofelberton.net
The deadline for submittal is March 31, 2023 or until filled. Candidates may also contact Mr. Dunn at 706-213-3114 with inquiries.
Contact Information
Mr. Lanier DunnP.O. Box 70
Elberton, GA 30635
Phone: 706-213-3114
Fax: NA
ldunn@cityofelberton.net
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Job Details
Position:
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Company:
Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton, and Bowman - Bowman, GA , USA
Job Description:
PRESIDENT AND CEO – DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
ELBERT COUNTY, ELBERTON, and BOWMAN (Georgia)
The Development Authority of Elbert County, City of Elberton and City of Bowman is currently
conducting an executive search for a professional to serve as President and CEO of the Development
Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman, located in northeast Georgia.
About the Position
The President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for pursuing commercial and industrial development
for Elbert County, including Elberton and Bowman. This position is also accountable for oversight and
administration of the community’s economic development initiatives.
Additional key responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining an economic development strategy;
oversight of properties managed by the Development Authority; and fiscal accountability and administration of
the organization. The professional will serve as the authority’s leader to prepare and market Elbert County for
economic development projects considering a potential location to create new jobs and increase the
community’s tax base.
In addition to new growth, the President is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing companies to
keep current investments in the area and retain existing jobs. The President will serve at the pleasure of the
Board of Directors.
Qualification Summary
Candidates applying for the position should possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or
equivalent experience in real estate management, business, marketing, finance, and/or economic development.
Applicants should also have a minimum of two years of strategic leadership experience and new/expanding
project management in the economic development field; successful track record of growing the tax base of a
community, region or state through innovative marketing and job creation strategies.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Joint Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton
and Bowman does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion,
disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in
those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Candidates interested in the position should provide a cover letter and resume to:
Development Authority, c/o Mr. Lanier Dunn, City Manager
P.O. Box 70, Elberton, Georgia 30635-0070
or via email to: ldunn@cityofelberton.net
The deadline for submittal is March 31, 2023 or until filled. Candidates may also contact Mr. Dunn at 706-213-3114 with inquiries.
Contact Information
Mr. Lanier DunnP.O. Box 70
Elberton, GA 30635
Phone: 706-213-3114
Fax: NA
ldunn@cityofelberton.net
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