STAFF
SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
Executive Director
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Patrecia Hargrove
phargrove@southeastarkansas.org
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Deputy Director
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Shane Knight
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Executive Assistant
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Amber Thrower
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program
Southeast Arkansas Workforce Centers
DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chaketa Alexander
chaketa.alexander@southeastarkansas.org
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WIOA AREA MANAGER
Gary Goggans
gary.goggans@southeastarkansas.org
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PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Kellisha White
kellisha.white@southeastarkansas.org
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ONE STOP OPERATOR / EEO
Kathy Halley
kathy.halley@southeastarkansas.org
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FISCAL SPECIALIST II
Angela Thayer
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BUSINESS SERVICE COORDINATOR
Candice Taylor
candice.taylor@southeastarkansas.org
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FEMA, ADEM, USDA/ Rural Development, Delta Regional Authority, Economic Development Administration, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Department of Rural Services, Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT OVERSIGHT
Patrecia Hargrove
phargrove@southeastarkansas.org
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GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
Rickey Works
rickey.works@southeastarkansas.org
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Tracey Lawson
Tracey.lawson@southeastarkansas.org
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Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Board
Office Administration & Accounting
Southeast Arkansas Venture Enterprises, Inc. (SAVE)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Payton Burgess
pburgess@southeastarkansas.org
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FISCAL SPECIALIST II
Macie Brown
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RECEPTIONIST
Brandi Knight
Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District
Physical Address
721 S. Walnut Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6806
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Telephone
Tel. 870-536-1971