Chair - Zimmerman (Zim) Boulos, President, Office Environments and Services, Inc.
Commissioners
- Christopher (Chris) Corr, Chair, EDAW Americas East; Global Director of Real Estate, AECOM
- Brenda B. Ezell, Attorney, Ezell Law Firm, PA
- Craig A. Gibbs, Attorney, The Law Office of Craig Gibbs
- Robert W. Helms, CEO (retired), Wachovia Bank of Florida
- Jack L. Meeks, President, Meeks, Ross, Selander & Associates
- Barbara Moore, Division President, Lennar
- Helen Rowan, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Rayonier, Inc.
- Randle P. Shoemaker, Vice President, Legal, Regency Centers Corporation
Twelve ex-officio advisors support the commission and a 17-member group of technical advisors are available. Educational issues are represented through appointed advisors.
The JEDC Commissioners meet every second Thursday of each month at
9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the city's community redevelopment agency and industrial development authority.
- With a strategic plan for global competitiveness in place, the JEDC is positioning Jacksonville as a key player in the international marketplace, encouraging reverse investment, trade and tourism.
- Augments traditional economic development services by focusing on attracting products, businesses and events related to sports, motion picture and television development.