Experience

Auburn University Government & Economic Development Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama

• Montgomery, Alabama Area

• President & CEO

  • 2012 - Feb 2021

  The mission of this 120+ member based association is "building a better Alabama through strong chambers of commerce." Since it's beginning in 1937 as the Alabama Association of Commercial Organizations, what is now known as the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) has remained dedicated to advancing the goal that chambers of commerce are the premier local business advocate in the State of Alabama. In conjunction with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), a non-partisan organization, the two groups, through The CCAA/BCA Partnership, represent the interests and concerns of over one million working Alabamians every day. Show less



Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2010 - 2012

  The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is an 875+ member organization in one of the fastest growing areas in Alabama. Through this office, Jeremy serves as the chief administrative executive ultimately responsible for the total operations of the Chamber of Commerce. He serves as the primary staff point of contact for the Chamber Officers, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and members. Areas of administration and oversight responsibility include: Membership Services, Military Affairs, Communications/Media Relations, Tourism, Finance/Budget, Community Development/Relations, Capital Investment, Leadership (adult and youth), Small Business Development, Publications, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Technology, Special Community Events/Projects, Community/City of Character program, etc. Show less

• Interim President

  • 2011 - 2011

• Executive Vice President

  • 2004 - 2011

  The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is an 875+ member organization in one of the fastest growing areas in Alabama. Through this office, Jeremy serves as the chief administrative executive ultimately responsible for the total operations of the Chamber of Commerce. He serves as the primary staff point of contact for the Chamber Officers, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and members.Areas of administration and oversight responsibility include: Membership Services, Military Affairs, Communications/Media Relations, Tourism, Finance/Budget, Community Development/Relations, Capital Investment, Leadership (adult and youth), Small Business Development, Publications, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Technology, Special Community Events/Projects, Community/City of Character program, etc. Show less



Auburn University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor - Political Science

  • 2001 - 2004

  Served as instructor for various undergraduate classes covering concepts relating to political economy, political science, public administration, political theory, state and local government, economic development, ethics, etc.

• Instructor

  • 2001 - 2004

  Served as instructor for various undergraduate classes covering concepts relating to political economy, political science, public administration, political theory, state and local government, economic development, ethics, etc.

• Outreach Associate - Economic Development Institute

  • 1999 - 2004

  Prior to joining the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jeremy was an Outreach Research Assistant for the Economic Development Institute at Auburn University. Through this office, he was responsible for several community assistance projects, particularly serving West Alabama, and administered and coordinated the Intensive Economic Development Training Course at Auburn University.Perform duties associated with project research, daily office operations, interdepartmental/university relations, outreach services, administer associated functions withoffice conferences/events, budgeting responsibilities, and assist director in a wide range of research projects. Research Areas/Community Involvement/Grant Development: Assist with project, with specific focus in the Black Belt region of Alabama, through the Kettering Foundation on how people understand their economic citizenship and whether making choices on economically related issues strengthens their sense of economic power. Research publications documented.Instruction/Training: Provide coordination, organization, and point of contact for the Alabama Intensive Economic Development Training Course offered at Auburn University. This two-week training session is considered one of the premier economic development short courses in the Southeast, reaching hundreds of community development professionals throughout the state. Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • 2000 - 2001

  Perform duties associated with project research, daily office operations, interdepartmental/university relations, outreach services, administer associated functions with office conferences/events, budgeting responsibilities, and assist director in a wide range of research projects.