Achievers & Accolades

Harnett Economic Development Corporation announces newly elected Board of Directors officers

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago
From left to right: Jeff Whittington, Jerry Milton and Phyllis Godwin. Photo pulled from the HEDC

On Thursday, June 20, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors held their Annual Meeting at the Harnett Regional Jetport. 

The Board celebrated significant achievements and progress made in economic development and looked ahead to strategically plan for the coming year.

The Board also announced their newly-elected officers for 2024-2025:

  • Chair: Jeff Whittington, First Federal Bank NC
  • Vice Chair: Jerry Milton, Southeastern Interiors
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Phyllis Godwin, The Godwin Group

Special thanks went to outgoing Chair Phyllis Godwin for her unwavering leadership and dedication to the HEDC. 

“Your contributions have greatly impacted Harnett County and our success, and they will continue to do so. Our Team looks forward to the future with great optimism and enthusiasm as we work together to continue to drive economic growth and industrial development in Harnett County,” shared the HEDC in a social media post.

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