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
Roy Baker, MEDP - Northwest Regional Director
Opportunity Florida
Sean McLendon, CPM – North Central Regional Director
Alachua County
Laura Pavlus – Northeast Regional Director
President
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Esteban Saldarriaga – East Central Regional Director
Seminole County
Derek Shavor – Tampa Bay Regional Director
Manager of Industry Strategic Initiatives
Hillsborough County Economic Development
Michael Meerman – Southwest Regional Director
City of Northport
Sarah Evers - South Central Regional Director
CEO
The Development Group
Kristi J. Bartlett, CEcD, FRA-RP - Southeast Regional Director
Director of Economic Development
City of Coral Springs
