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The Board of Directors sets the policy and strategic direction of the Development Authority. The Board is composed of nine voting members. Five of the members are appointed to a four-year term according to Georgia Law and are citizens of Walton County. The remaining four members are appointed by virtue of their elected positions, the Commission Chairman and the Mayors of Loganville, Monroe, and Social Circle.

Board of Directors

Morris Jordan

Type: Board Member

Role: Chairman

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Neal Jackson

Type: Board Member

Role: Vice Chairman

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Tom Carter

Type: Board Member

Role: Secretary

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Bettye Ray

Type: Board Member

Role: Appointed Member

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Melinda Dally

Type: Board Member

Role: Appointed Member

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Mayor David Keener

Type: Board Member

Role: City of Social Circle Representative

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Chairman David Thompson

Type: Board Member

Role: Walton County Representative

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Mayor John Howard

Type: Board Member

Role: City of Monroe Representative

Mayor Skip Baliles

Type: Board Member

Role: City of Loganville Representative

Staff

Shane Short

Type: Staff

Role: Executive Director

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Dessa Morris

Type: Staff

Role: Workforce Development Director

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