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LEADERSHIP

Our team works together to support business & industry in the community.

Meet Our Staff

Bethany Shockney

President/CEO

Office: (256) 232-2386
Mobile: (334) 590-0423
E-Mail Bethany

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

Project Manager

Phone: (256) 232-2386
Mobile: (256) 417-8831
E-mail Amber

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

Communication & Research Specialist

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

Kim Whitworth

Chair
Express Employment Professionals

Jason Hennessee

Vice Chair
Hennessee Construction

Robbie Day

Treasurer
Bocar

Tommy Coblentz

Past Chair
Bryant Bank

Erin Tidwell

Appointed
City of Athens

Marc Massey

Appointed
Limestone County Commission

Board Members

Mark Abernathy

Mauldin and Jenkins

David Brackeen

InTech Medical

Mitch Claborn

Claborn Manufacturing

Brent Davis

TBAKI

Robbie Day

BOCAR

Justin Haddock

Bojangles

Chris Kern

Pinnacle Bank

Darren McNutt

20-20 Accounting Solutions, LLC

William Ming

Ming Commercial Real Estate

Taz Morell

Morell Engineering

Brian Nelson

Martin & Cobey Construction, Inc.

James Newby

Newby Farms

Harris Parker

Bank Independent

Chris Paysinger

Grayson Carter & Son Contracting

Jason Pickering

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA

Reed Reynolds

First Metro Bank

Eleonore Rogemond

Electricfil Corporation

Austin Smith

Jimmy Smith Buick/GMC

Scott Weaver

Regions Bank

Heather Wilson

United Launch Alliance

Trey Winn

Legacy Premier Homes, Inc.

Ex-Officio Board Members

Randy Comer

Athens Limestone Hospital

Tracy Compton

Mayor, Town of Elkmont

Collin Daly

Chairman, Limestone County

Adam Fox

Pryor Field Airport Authority

Dr. Jimmy Hodges

Calhoun Community College

Pammie Jimmar

Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce

Ronnie Marks

Mayor, City of Athens

Beth Patton

Athens City Schools

Barbie Peek

Huntsville International Airport

Dr. Randy Shearouse

Limestone County Schools

Dr. Catherine Wehlburg

Athens State University

Daryl Williamson

Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority

Lifetime Board Members

  • Steve Carter
  • Dick Chittam
  • Teresa Smith Chittam
  • Mike Cole
  • Lakin Collins
  • Charles Durham
  • Tom Hill

  • Tony McCormack
  • Steve Meagher
  • Stanley Menefee
  • Bill Ming
  • Nancy Stevenson
  • Kay Widner