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Joint Powers Authority of Calhoun County, Alabama is searching for a President/CEO

The Joint Powers Authority of Calhoun County is seeking a proven and experienced President/Chief Executive Officer to successfully implement the redevelopment plan of the former Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama, an 18,000 acre master-planned community. In this vital role, the President/CEO will manage and lead all economic development efforts so as to achieve the region's economic aspirations.

Salary: $100K+ dependent on experience and skills

Benefits: JPA benefits provided

Qualifications and Responsibilities: The primary role of a President/CEO will be the successful implementation and promotion of economic development at Fort McClellan. Strong economic development marketing and sales background is desired. The ideal candidate will work cohesively with the JPA Board, manage a staff of 4 and oversee an annual operating budget of $2 million. Fort McClellan has been awarded $200 million in federal funds for environmental remediation/clean up work.

The candidate should be a problem solver and team builder with a demonstrated track record of successful coordination and collaboration of different endeavors. Work experience in property disposition, contract oversight, environmental review and remediation including interaction with regulatory agencies is desired. Development experience with Military Base Properties, Brownfields or Greenfields is encouraged.

The candidate should have the ability to:

Attract new jobs and capital investment to the base through aggressive marketing and sales activities
Engage in business expansion & retention efforts to accommodate existing employers
Further develop/enhance existing cultural, arts and educational opportunities and attract new venues
Manage staff and recommend operational adjustments to JPA Board
Develop positive relationships within the community
Prioritize clean up effort of McClellan and deliver new, clean sites to the market
Explore new partnerships with local, state, and federal partners at McClellan and enhance existing partnerships
Manage the completion of a Comprehensive Development / Land Use Plan and implementation of a targeted industry marketing plan
Have working experience and knowledge of municipal procedures or equivalent
Develop and oversee distribution of information, both printed and web based to promote a positive business climate
Serve as a liaison to local units of government, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, State of Alabama ADO and other entities that can create partnerships to facilitate business development
Oversee the collaboration across public and private sector partners
Cultivate and be comfortable with local media relations, community communications, public speaking and presentation skills
Analyze market opportunities with strong project management experience especially in real estate development

McClellan...a great place to live, work, learn and play!

McClellan is an 18,000 acre master-planned community located in Anniston, Alabama. Anniston is located equidistant between Atlanta and Birmingham on I-20. Surrounded by the beautiful Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge and within minutes of shopping, it is one of the nation's most successful military base reuse efforts. Since closure in 1999, McClellan has become home to over 300 families and a place to work for over 3,000 individuals. It is also home to schools, fine restaurants, golf, bird watching, military heritage, lodging and cultural activities such as theater, festivals, and "Music at McClellan" featuring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. McClellan offers a high quality of life with distinct areas for residential living, office space, commercial retail, education, research and development, and light industrial.

The JPA is an unincorporated nonprofit association organized under the Alabama Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act; an instrumentality of the City of Anniston and Calhoun County.

For more information: Email Zachary Lynde, CEO of AngelouEconomics, or review the Angelou Economics website.

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	business opportunities Joint Powers Authority of Calhoun County, Alabama is searching for a President/CEO The Joint Powers Authority of Calhoun County is seeking a proven and experienced President/Chief Executive Officer to successfully implement the redevelopment plan of the former Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama, an 18,000 acre master-planned community. In this vital role, the President/CEO will manage and lead all economic development efforts so as to achieve the region's economic aspirations. Salary: $100K+ dependent on experience and skills Benefits: JPA benefits provided Qualifications and Responsibilities: The primary role of a President/CEO will be the successful implementation and promotion of economic development at Fort McClellan. Strong economic development marketing and sales background is desired. The ideal candidate will work cohesively with the JPA Board, manage a staff of 4 and oversee an annual operating budget of $2 million. Fort McClellan has been awarded $200 million in federal funds for environmental remediation/clean up work. The candidate should be a problem solver and team builder with a demonstrated track record of successful coordination and collaboration of different endeavors. Work experience in property disposition, contract oversight, environmental review and remediation including interaction with regulatory agencies is desired. Development experience with Military Base Properties, Brownfields or Greenfields is encouraged. The candidate should have the ability to: Attract new jobs and capital investment to the base through aggressive marketing and sales activities Engage in business expansion & retention efforts to accommodate existing employers Further develop/enhance existing cultural, arts and educational opportunities and attract new venues Manage staff and recommend operational adjustments to JPA Board Develop positive relationships within the community Prioritize clean up effort of McClellan and deliver new, clean sites to the market Explore new partnerships with local, state, and federal partners at McClellan and enhance existing partnerships Manage the completion of a Comprehensive Development / Land Use Plan and implementation of a targeted industry marketing plan Have working experience and knowledge of municipal procedures or equivalent Develop and oversee distribution of information, both printed and web based to promote a positive business climate Serve as a liaison to local units of government, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, State of Alabama ADO and other entities that can create partnerships to facilitate business development Oversee the collaboration across public and private sector partners Cultivate and be comfortable with local media relations, community communications, public speaking and presentation skills Analyze market opportunities with strong project management experience especially in real estate development McClellan...a great place to live, work, learn and play! McClellan is an 18,000 acre master-planned community located in Anniston, Alabama. Anniston is located equidistant between Atlanta and Birmingham on I-20. Surrounded by the beautiful Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge and within minutes of shopping, it is one of the nation's most successful military base reuse efforts. Since closure in 1999, McClellan has become home to over 300 families and a place to work for over 3,000 individuals. It is also home to schools, fine restaurants, golf, bird watching, military heritage, lodging and cultural activities such as theater, festivals, and "Music at McClellan" featuring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. McClellan offers a high quality of life with distinct areas for residential living, office space, commercial retail, education, research and development, and light industrial. The JPA is an unincorporated nonprofit association organized under the Alabama Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act; an instrumentality of the City of Anniston and Calhoun County. For more information: Email Zachary Lynde, CEO of AngelouEconomics, or review the Angelou Economics website. AngelouEconomics 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 430 Austin, Texas 78746 PH: 512-225-9322 FX: 512-225-9283


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