Joint Economic and Community Development

The Joint Economic and Community Development Board is comprised of representatives from city government, county government, local industry and businesses, and private citizens. The Board shall meet, at a minimum, four times per year. The purpose of the board is to foster communication and cooperation between local government agencies and industry leaders, hoping to encourage long term planning for the future.

Current members of the Joint Economic and Community Development Board

Mayor RJ Crawford

Mayor, City of Crossville
Term expires: November 2026

Deborah Holbrook (Chairman)

County Commission Representative
Term expires: August 2026

Kevin Hembree

Volunteer Electric Cooperative
Largest Utility Representative

Valerie Hale

City Manager, City of Crossville

Karen Shanks

County Commission Representative
Term expires: August 2026

William Stepp

Private Sector/At large

Art Gernt

Crossville City Council Rep.
Term expires: December 2026

Colleen Mall (Vice-Chair)

County Commission Representative
Term expires: August 2026

Beth Davis, Secretary/Treasurer
At large
Ethan Hadley

Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Representative
Term expires: November 2024

Mayor Emmett Sherill

Mayor, Crab Orchard
Term expires: November 2024

Mary Jo Paige

At Large

Kevin Chamberlin

Chamber of Commerce Representative
Term expires: November 2026

Mayor Don Dowdey

Mayor, Pleasant Hill
Term expires: November 2026

Jennifer King
At large
Chamber of Commerce Representative VACANT
Janet Graham

Private Sector Rep.

Mayor Allen Foster

Mayor, Cumberland County
Term expires: August 2026

Gregg Upchurch

UT - Agriculture Extension Service
Agriculture Representative