Walker Jeffers, a recent graduate of Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, has been selected to serve as an economic development project manager for the Development Authority of Coweta County in Newnan. The announcement was made by Sarah Jacobs, president and chief executive officer of the economic development organization. The Chason Group (TCG) led the executive search for Jeffers. TCG was also retained by the Development Authority to lead the executive search for Jacobs in 2022.

“The authority currently has record setting project activity in terms of new companies considering Coweta and existing businesses expanding,” according to Jacobs. “Walker brings the motivation and values we have been looking for to build relationships with existing companies. He has the skill sets that are transferable from his college experiences to the project manager role.”

As an economic development project manager, Jeffers will be accountable for assisting in the development and implementation of effective marketing and sales initiatives focused on the attraction and retention of new businesses and jobs. He will be working closely with existing companies in the area to maintain their investments in the community and provide assistance for expansion opportunities. 

For the complete announcement and Jeffers new contact information, please click here.