The goals of the Committee are to identity and recommend potential opportunities that advance the goals of HudsonAlpha Wiregrass , provide non-binding recommendations on topics relevant to the work of HudsonAlpha Wiregrass to City of Dothan and HudsonAlpha leadership, and in- crease overall awareness of HudsonAlpha Wiregrass efforts. “We’re excited to spread the word of the incredible work the education, research, and economic development teams are doing at HudsonAlpha Wiregrass for the City of Dothan and surround- ing communities,” said Dean Mitchell, HudsonAlpha Wiregrass Director. “These 12 incredible members of the community will play a very important and vital role by utilizing their free time to spread the word and help shape the direction of HudsonAlpha Wiregrass.” The Committee consists of 12 members, including seven appointed by the City of Dothan, and five appointed by HudsonAlpha Wiregrass. These members will serve four-year terms, and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. The committee is composed of individuals who represent the agricultural, educational and business interests of Dothan and the Wiregrass region.
The members of the inaugural HudsonAlpha Wiregrass Community Engagement Committee:
City of Dothan Appointed Members
HudsonAlpha Wiregrass Appointed Members
Josh McCoy Thompson Farms in Headland
Dr. Marnix Heersink Co-Founder of Eye Center South
Stephen Holland Property Champions Real Estate in Dothan Michael Jackson Director at Aunt Katie’s Community Garden
Jillian Etress Cottonwood High School teacher Chris Parker Director of Wiregrass Research and Experiment Station Troy Fountain President of Wiregrass Foundation Delvick McKay HR Director at City of Dothan and Tuskegee University graduate
Chris Kelly Kelly Seed in Geneva County
Kimberly Trotter Mayor of Rehobeth
Paula Dean Houston Academy Educator Melanie Hill Dothan City School Board
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