Board of Directors

NCEDA is governed by a volunteer board. Members are leaders from all sectors of the economic development field and allied professions who are devoted to serving our members and the people of North Carolina.

The 2027 Board of Directors application period opens in April 2027.

Officers 2025-26

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President

Brittany Brady

Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development

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Vice President

André Lennon

ESP Associates

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Secretary/Treasurer

Clark Duncan

Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County

Directors 2026

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President

Brittany Brady

Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development

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Vice President

André Lennon

ESP Associates

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Secretary/Treasurer

Clark Duncan

Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County

Interested in joining the team?

Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith at 888.246.2332 if you are interested in board service or joining a planning committee.