Chris Carr, Commissioner
Georgia Department of Economic Development

Chris Carr, named Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) by Governor Nathan Deal, joined the agency in November 2013. As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries.

Prior to joining GDEcD, Carr was Chief of Staff for Senator Johnny Isakson. Carr began his career with Georgia Pacific, moving on to practice law with Alston & Bird LLP and then serving as Vice President and General Counsel for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

Carr graduated from the University of Georgias Terry College of Business and Lumpkin School of Law. He lives in Dunwoody and has a daughter, Mary Clifton.
http://www.Georgia.org


Michael Hightower, Managing Partner
The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Urban Planning, Architectural Support, Program Management and Community Engagement Company

Michael Hightower is the Managing Partner of The Collaborative Firm, an urban planning, architectural support, program management and community engagement company. He is also the founder and host of South Metro Development Outlook.

The Collaborative Firm
www.tcfatl.com
South Metro Development Outlook www.smdoconference.com


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