Florida’s Great Northwest Board Members are the movers and shakers of our region and are committed to building a diverse and vibrant economy. They represent regional businesses, utility partners, economic development organizations, higher education institutions, and workforce boards. Because of their support, businesses and residents have a wealth of opportunities to flourish and grow in the Florida Panhandle.
Verdell Hawkins, Florida Power & Light Company | Chair |
Scarlett Phaneuf, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
Immediate Past Chair |
Vice Chair | |
Chad Pippin, White Construction | Secretary |
Treasurer | |
David Bear, The Lewis Bear Company | Sustaining Member |
Chris Hart, Central Moloney, Inc | Sustaining Member |
Mary Swoope, Duke Energy | Sustaining Member |
Tiffany Garling, Jackson County Economic Development Council | Economic Development Representative |
Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Chipola College | Higher Education Representative |
Michele Burns, CareerSource Okaloosa Walton | Workforce Development Representative |
Corporate Representative | |
Corporate Representative |
Florida’s Great Northwest is here to provide you the practical, on-the-ground resources and support you need for your business location/expansion project. From incentives to site selection to workforce development, we’ve got the expertise and connections to help your business be even more competitive with a Northwest Florida location.