(Gainesville) – The North Georgia Community Foundation welcomed new board members in February, at their first meeting of the year. Among the new board members is a familiar face to Habersham County and across the North Georgia region, Tammy Caudell.
Tammy is responsible for Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment projects in Region 2 where she serves as the Senior Project Manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development in North Georgia. In her role, she calls on growing companies to make them aware of state resources and incentives, and she provides assistance with their growth plans and decision making process. Since joining the Department in 2013, Tammy has overseen over $900 million in investment to Northeast Georgia.
“As a marketing strategist, who has a hand in nearly all of the counties that NGCF reaches, Tammy is able to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Board.” says Michelle Prater, President & CEO of Northeast Georgia Community Foundation “Her insight is an invaluable asset as we work to stay connected to the communities we serve.”
Along with serving on the NGCF Board, Tammy is a past participant of Leadership Georgia where she went on to serve as the Program Chair for a year. She is a member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and is currently pursuing the Georgia Certified Economic Developer designation through the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute.