As of today, the City of Fayetteville announced this morning, Jodi Phelps is serving as the new corporate communications director for the city. 

“I am honored by this chance to serve the community my family calls home,” Phelps said. “Fayetteville has an incredible story to tell with a bright future, and I look forward to working alongside City leadership and staff to ensure our residents are well-informed and engaged while we collectively work to build upon the strong foundations in place.”

Phelps has over twenty years of experience in communications, marketing, and organizational leadership. 

Before joining the communications team with the city, Phelps worked for UNCP as the chief communications and marketing officer since 2016. “I am humbled and honored to have served UNCP and the entire Pembroke community over the last 6 years. It will forever be one of the greatest privileges of my life. This team I leave behind is more than capable of continuing the important work we started while I move on to the next big adventure waiting for me on Monday,” Phelps said in a Facebook post last week. 

Her new position entails overseeing media relations, strategic internal and external communication, and marketing plans.

“We’re grateful to add Jodi to our hardworking lineup of senior City leaders,” City Manager Doug Hewett said. “Her energy will serve as an asset as we navigate the needs of Fayetteville residents and stakeholders. We believe she knows this area well, which is one reason why she stood out. I’m sure she will develop beneficial relationships amongst staff, neighbors and at all levels of government.”

Phelps earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and History with a minor in Art History from Mercer University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Thomas University.