LEADERSHIP
Our team works together to support business & industry in the community.
Meet Our Staff
Bethany Shockney
Office: (256) 232-2386
Mobile: (334) 590-0423
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Bethany T. Shockney has been with LCEDA since March 2019, bringing 32 years of experience in various roles in workforce and economic development in both Alabama and Tennessee. Bethany received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Education in Vocational Education from Alabama A&M University.
Amber Turner
Phone: (256) 232-2386
Mobile: (256) 417-8831
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Amber Turner, Project Manager of Limestone County Economic Development Association has more than 20 years of experience in workforce development and human resource management. She works to attract and assist in the recruitment of domestic and international businesses in Limestone County and expand LCEDA’s existing industry visitation and retention support initiatives. Turner was appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Council in 2019. She and her husband, Johnny, live in Athens with 4-year-old Charlotte. During her limited spare time, Amber loves to organize, spend time with family, and read.
Blake Williams, TMP
Office: (256) 232-2386
Mobile: (256) 529-8201
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Limestone County native, Blake Williams has been with LCEDA since November 2022. Blake brings several years’ worth of experience in the communications industry to LCEDA. He attended Mississippi State University where he studied Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.
He serves on various community boards and committees including the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Limestone County Board Representative, Athens Rotary Club Board of Directors, CASA of North Alabama Board of Directors, and Athens Main Street Promotions Committee.
Blake was named the 2022 Young Professional of the Year by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association and has won several awards through the Public Relations Council of Alabama and the Southern Public Relations Federation.
During his free time, Blake likes to travel, play pickleball, and spend time with his family and friends.
Meet Our Board
The Board of Directors consists of up to thirty members elected by the membership for one-year terms. These individuals are representatives of government, industry, businesses, and professional organizations throughout Limestone County.
Executive Committee
Randy Moore, Chairman
Tommy Coblentz, Vice Chairman
Kim Whitworth , Treasurer
Daryl Williamson
Board Members
Chris Allen
Chris Anderson
Brian Bold
Kyle Bridgeforth
Dick Chittam
Weston Coleman
Randy Comer
Tracy Compton
Collin Daly
Robbie Day
Adam Fox
(Ex-Officio)
Jason Hennessee
Dr. Jimmy Hodges
McKinley James
Pammie Jimmar
(Ex-Officio)
Bryan Johnstone
Ronnie Marks
(Ex-Officio)
Tony McCormack
William Ming
Russ Mitchell
Taz Morell
Jim Morgan
David Norvell
Harris Parker
Beth Patton
(Ex-Officio)
Barbie Peek
(Ex-Officio)
Jordan Ralph
Dr. Randy Shearouse
Teresa Smith
Joseph Southers
Randy Thomason
Dr. Catherine Wehlburg
Athens State University
(Ex-Officio)
Lifetime Board Members
- Mike Cole
- Lakin Collins
- Charles Durham
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Tom Hill
- Barbara Hodges
- C.H. McDaniel
- Steve Meagher
- Stanley Menefee
- Nancy Stevenson
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Kay Widner