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| Tom Mullins |
| 903.593.2004 ext 246 |
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| With over 30 years of experience in regional and community economic development, Tom Mullins is President/CEO of the Tyler Economic Development Council, serving Tyler and Smith County since June 1989 and President/CEO of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, March 1992 to present. In 1997 and 2002, Tyler was recognized by the Texas Economic Development Council with the Community Economic Development Award for outstanding local development achievements. Tom served as Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Council Board for 2004-2005. In 2002, he was appointed to Governor Perry’s Council on Science and Biotechnology Development. From 1992 to 1993, he was President of Northeast Texas Economic Development Council, made up of economic and community development professionals from the 23-county region of Northeast Texas. In 1989, he was President of the Minnesota Industrial Development Council. Mr. Mullins has been a Certified Economic Developer since 1986 and holds a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in regional and community development. |
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| Phyllis Schneider |
| 903.593.2004 ext 250 |
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| Phyllis Schneider manages a revolving loan fund, the tax abatement and tax increment financing programs, State-designated Enterprise Projects, and other financial incentives offered by TEDC to businesses locating and expanding in Tyler/Smith County. She has received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council. Mrs. Schneider has a BS degree and has been with the TEDC since 1989. |
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| Jonas Titas |
| 903.593.2004 ext 254 |
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Jonas Titas manages the Economic Development for TEDC, including marketing activities, real estate, and economic trends. He received BA’s in Geography, History and International Studies from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, and his MCRP from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Mr. Titas has worked for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in Richmond, the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute, and Atlanta Regional Commission prior to joining TEDC in 2007. |
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| Chris Wynn |
| 903.593.2004 ext 225 |
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Chris manages the computer
network and websites for the Tyler Chamber,
EDC, CVB, SporTyler, Retire Tyler, Tyler Azalea Trail, and Brookshires Combat. He graduated with honors at
The University of
Texas at
Tyler
in 1999,
receiving his bachelor’s degree in
Marketing and was selected as the 1999 Outstanding
Marketing Student by the College of Business
Administration. Chris has also served
as President on the Northeast Texas Economic
Developers Roundtable and was awarded "Economic
Developer of the Year" in 2003 by the East
Texas Economic Developers
District. He also served as Secretary/Treasurer
for the Greater East Texas
Information Technology Managers consortium from 2004-2007 and is currently serving as Chamber Liason.
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| Pam Grime |
| 903.593.2004 ext 245 |
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In 2002, Pam was hired as Administrative Assistant for the President/CEO of Tyler EDC and the Tyler Chamber COO. Her job includes keeping the executives calendars, making travel arrangements, setting up meetings for the Chamber Executive Committee, Board of Director, and seven Chamber Committees. She also assists with the Small Business Breakfast and Quarterly Membership Luncheons. Pam has over 40 years of experience in the administrative field.
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| Nikki Hodges |
| 903.593.2004 ext 249 |
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| Nikki joined the TEDC staff when she moved to Tyler in 1998. She provides support for the Vice President of Finance, assisting with the administration of tax abatements, Smith County Revolving Loan Fund, tax increment financing programs, and investor receivables. She also assists with economic development by preparing proposals, coordinating site visits, and marketing materials. Additionally, Nikki provides office support for desktop publishing, database management, and presentation projects. |
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| Stephanye Petree |
| 903.593.2004 ext 236 |
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Stephanye Petree has been
with TEDC for 13 years. She performs administrative
tasks for TEDC and Chamber such as
gathering, assembling information for Board
of Directors
meetings and setting up/working special meetings.
Stephanye researches and gathers information
for publications and certifications and responds
to requests for information. She also maintains
TEDC membership files and the Chamber Calendar of Events.
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