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
Nathan Sparks, CEcD – Northwest Regional Director
Executive Director
One Okaloosa EDC
Jimmy Norris – North Central Regional Director
Economic Development Director
Suwannee County Economic Development Office
Laura Pavlus – Northeast Regional Director
Senior Vice President
Clay Economic Development Corporation
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
James Kohnstamm, CEcD – Southeast Regional Director
Economic Development Director
Miami-Dade County
Melanie Schmees, MBA – Southwest Regional Director
Manager, Sponsored Programs
Florida Gulf Coast University
Max Stewart – Tampa Bay Regional Director
Vice President, Economic Development
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
