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ABOUT

The Hazard-Perry County Economic Development Alliance is a private, local economic development organization dedicated to job creation in Perry County. HPCEDA was started by leaders and businesses in the community who are making an investment in our mission to attract, develop, and expand a diversified business base throughout the county. HPCEDA is currently operating in partnership with One East KY to streamline regional efforts in the recruitment of new industry  job creation and the retention of existing businesses.

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Zach Lawrence
Executive Director
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Board of Directors

Prior to leading the Hazard office, Zach Lawrence, served as a Project Manager at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. As Project Manager, Lawrence traveled a 45-county territory spanning Eastern and Southern Kentucky working with new and expanding businesses to create jobs and on their workforce development needs. Before joining the Cabinet, Lawrence was an adjunct faculty member at Eastern Kentucky University teaching a course on career preparation and held multiple roles while there, including academic advising and admissions. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts degree from EKU. Zach is originally from Harlan County, Kentucky.

President Charlene Miller, Community Trust Bank

Vice-President Lucas Campbell, Blue Ridge Insurance

Secretary Betsy Clemons, Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer Janet Smith, Kentucky Farm Bureau

Director Barry Martin, Primary Care Centers of Eastern KY
Director Dr. Jennifer Lindon, Hazard Community and Technical College
Director Rocky Massey, Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Director Sheila Cornett, Forcht Group of Kentucky

Director Bob Shurtleff, KY Power

Director Scott Alexander, Perry County Fiscal Court

Director Happy Mobelini, City of Hazard

Investors

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