Board of Directors

Our Purpose

The Corporation is organized to advance economic development and public welfare of Clay County, FL by promoting and assisting the growth and development of businesses, including the encouragement of public and private partnerships; coordinating planning and development; leveraging resources; providing and increasing employment opportunities; supporting the establishment and expansion of business and industry; supporting the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in job creation; and developing leadership for economic and development activities.

George Egan

Board Chairman, CEO/President - Reinhold Corporation
Ted McGowan

Board Treasurer & Secretary, Exec. Dir. - Reynolds Park & Clay Cty. Port
Van Royal

Owner - Exit-Magnolia Realty & GCS Council
Jerry Agresti

President/Owner Developers Realty Group
Joe Mobley

Principal, The Fiorentino Group
Brian Knight

CEO, Pragmatic Works, Inc.
David Meyer

Chief Strategy/Marketing Officer, St. Vincent's
John Bowles

Div. Manager, Stellar
Frank Miller

Board Attorney, Partner - Gunster Law Firm
Joe Pickens

President of St. Johns River State College OP Campus
Lisa Valentine

CEO - Orange Park Medical Center

"I choose Clay County to locate my high-tech company because the labor pool, which traditionally would commute an hour was readily available minutes away from our office. The move raised all of our employees quality of living and happiness, allowing me to recruit top talent and keep them." Brian Knight, Co-Founder, Pragmatic Works
"I truly appreciate the effort you have put in to move this along! In my 26 years in the development business, I have rarely received this type of support!" Kent Gregory, MGB Development Group
"Clay EDC has proven to be a vital resource for Calavo's expansion into the southeast U.S. Assisting in early-stage due diligence thru the move-in and operational start-up of our Green Cove Springs facility, Clay EDC has been a go-to source for information, contacts and relevant solutions to often complex issues." Mike Browne, Vice President, Calavo Growers Inc.
"For any business - what could be better than 80,000 people of all skills eager to work closer to home. Clay County has that and a high quality of life in a safe environment to raise a family. With great schools added it's a 'no brainer' for me." Jerry Agresti, CEO and Founder, Developers Realty Group
"Clay County is uniquely positioned for the distribution of our marine products. We have effectively extended our reach, decreased our freight transit times and lowered both inbound and outbound freight costs. Lower expenses, business friendly and first class port access have combined to deliver us to the next level." Edward Gaw, President, Hi-Liner Fishing Equipment & Tackle, Inc.
"I truly believe that our relationship with Clay EDC is one of the major reasons for our rapid ascension into the political and civic conversation in Clay. I encourage anyone interested in getting engaged in the county on a deeper level to become a sponsor." Terrance Freeman, Government Relations