The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors is comprised of nine individuals representing private businesses, existing industries, education, government sectors and other disciplines concerning travel and tourism, arts and crafts as well as outdoor recreation. These volunteer directors provide policy and direction for EDC staff. The board meets on the 4th Friday of every month, occasionally these meetings are re-scheduled due to conflicts and increment weather.
Time:
12:00-1:30
Location:
Mayland Small Business Center
67 Hotel Place, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Mitchell County EDC Team
Bill Slagle, Executive Director
Marley Cloer, Marketing Specialist
Mitchell County EDC Board Members
Charles Vines, Board Member (Town of Bakersville Mayor)
Daniel Stines, (Town Manager of Spruce Pine)
Chris Gentry, Chairman (The Quartz Corporation)
Jon Duncan, Vice-Chairman (United Community Bank)
Dr. Tonia Hale, Secretary (Blue Ridge Regional Hospital CEO/CNO)
Amanda Hollifield, Treasurer (Penland School of Crafts Assistant Director)
Lee Ellis, (Mitchell County Commissioner)
Dr. John Boyd, (Mayland Community College President)
Allen Cook, Ex Officio Member (Mitchell County Manager)
Advisory Board Members
Curtis Taylor, (BRP Plant Manager)
Jamie McMahan, (Mitchell County Health Partnership)
Patti Jensen, (Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce)
Board Attorney
Beth Holmes, (Holmes&Holmes Attorneys at Law)