The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is pleased to welcome Jennifer McFadyen Hammond as its Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement.
“What an honor it is to join the exceptional team at FCEDC,” said Hammond in a press release. “As a Fayetteville native and self-proclaimed area enthusiast, the opportunity to share FCEDC’s efforts to strengthen the local economy, form strategic partnerships, create job opportunities across a wide range of industries, and welcome new businesses into the region is a true privilege.”
Hammond brings nearly 15 years of marketing and communications experience to the team. She graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting with a concentration in financial management. Most recently, she served as the sales manager and account executive at CityView Media.
She is an ardent supporter of area non-profit organizations like Better Health of Cumberland County, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Cumberland Community Foundation.
“Jennifer’s connection to the community and experience make her a strong addition to our talented team,” said FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons in a press release. “We look forward to the contributions she will make in sharing Fayetteville Cumberland County’s ‘Can Do’ spirit.”
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