Board of Advisors

Jay A. Garner, President and founder of Garner Economics, has created a board of advisors for the firm that provides a real-time overview of what is needed in the business sectors we serve by the end user. This allows us to keep our menu of services state-of-the-art and current. We are proud to present the following individuals representing the chamber and economic development professions as our board of advisors:

Al Cook, CEcD
Director of Economic Development
City of Opelika, AL

Charles Van Rysselberge
President and CEO
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charleston, SC

Harvey Schmitt
President and CEO
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh, NC

Rick Weddle
President and CEO
Research Triangle Park Foundation
Research Triangle Park, NC

Wally Lee
President and CEO
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville, FL

Randy Cardoza
Managing Director, Economic Development
AGL Resources, Inc.
Atlanta, GA

David Rumbarger
President and CEO
Community Development Foundation
Tupelo, MS

Rhonda Rice
Executive Vice President
Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
Knoxville, TN

Ronnie Bryant
President and CEO
Charlotte Regional Partnership
Charlotte, NC

Dan Lynch
President
Greensboro Economic Development Alliance
Greensboro, NC

Dave Porter
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin, TX

Jim Devine
President and CEO
Lee's Summit Economic Development Council
Lee's Summit, MO