CHAD NEWELL

CHAD NEWELL

Chad Newell serves as President of the Area Development Partnership (ADP) in Hattiesburg, MS, a position he has held since December 2009. The ADP is the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Greater Hattiesburg, MS. Chad has worked in...
CHAD NEWELL

TODD JACKSON

Todd spent the first ten years of his career as an Engineer in advanced manufacturing facilities around the country and is now utilizing that background to serve the Area Development Partnership as Executive Vice President, providing leadership to both the Chamber of...
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GWEN HICKS

Gwen Hicks was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2022, after serving as the Finance Director for the Area Development Partnership since 2014. She oversees all financial and administrative functions of the ADP and related organizations, and reports to the board of...
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CHELSEY EVERETT

Chelsey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi in May 2013. After completing her undergraduate studies, she entered the Economic Development and Tourism Master’s program in the Spring of 2014....
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ADAM SCHRAEDER

Adam Schraeder is the Economic Development Director for the Area Development Partnership located in Hattiesburg, MS. In this role, Adam is responsible for developing strong working relationships with state, regional and all economic development allies to promote...