Tanner Jones

Southeast
Written By Doug Rasmussen

Contact Tanner

Email: tanner@steadfastcity.com
Phone: 251-504-3990
Connect: LinkedIn
Location: Mobile, AL

 

Associate Director of Planning

Tanner is a skilled professional with years of experience in local economic development, where he managed community-based economic development marketing and communications, research and data analytics, and incentive compliance initiatives. At Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, his focus on informing innovative and attainable economic development strategies propelled his Coastal Alabama community to the top 10 fastest-growing metro areas in the United States.

With experience processing and managing numerous incentive and grant programs, Tanner has worked on projects ranging from $500,000 to $2.5 billion. His portfolio spans numerous industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, commercial and retail, and tourism. Tanner's accolades prove his passion for developing communities and establishing sustainable economic development strategies that create a diverse economy.

Professional Experience

  • Baldwin County, Alabama Economic Development Alliance - Data & Communications Manager

  • North Florida Economic Development Partnership - Economic Development Research Intern

  • The University of Southern Mississippi - Economic Development Graduate Research Assistant

  • Petal Area Chamber of Commerce - Intern

Education

  • University of Southern Mississippi -

    • M.S. Development Economics & International Development

    • B.S. General Finance

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