Staff at Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA) in Alabama

About Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA) in Decatur, Alabama

Decatur, Hartselle, and Morgan County, Alabama attract industries looking for a central location with plenty of transportation options, strong incentive and tax packages, and a qualified, available workforce.

MCEDA Staff

		Jeremy Nails, President/CEO As President/CEO Jeremy is responsible for overseeing the operations of the MCEDA such as financial matters, proposals, preparation of promotional material, etc. as well as working with prospective industries who may be looking at the Morgan County area for plant location. Jeremy received a B.A. in Communications from the University of Alabama and is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. He was promoted to President/CEO from Vice President in July 2005.

		Mary Ila Ward, Vice President As Vice President, Mary Ila is responsible for working with approximately 200 manufacturing industries and service companies throughout Morgan County. She coordinates the existing industry visitation program, oversees workforce development strategic efforts, and facilitates leadership training. She also executes and compiles data gathered from Morgan County's Wage Survey. Mary Ila received her B.S. degree in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama and is a native of Decatur.

		Carolyn Poovey, Financial Affairs Carolyn is responsible for handling all financial and budget matters for MCEDA and the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority. She also handles correspondence concerning Port Authority business and the Cooperative District. Carolyn is a native of Decatur.

		Cindy Vinson, Research Administrator Cindy is responsible for updating area demographic and statistical information and preparing information proposals for prospective companies looking to locate in Morgan County. She also updates available building and site information, existing industry and prospect databases, and new and expanding industry statistics. Cindy is a native of Lawrence County and received a B.S. in Business from Judson College in 1986.

		Sara Page, Marketing, Communications and Membership Coordinator Sara is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all marketing strategies, communications, public relations activities and membership initiatives. She also assists the Vice President with the existing industry visitation program and workforce development. Sara received her B.S. in Public Relations from the University of North Alabama and is a native of Athens, AL.


MORGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 300 Market Street NE, Suite 2, Decatur, Alabama USA 35601 1-800-927-0807