President
Graduating from the University of North Texas, Jason started his career as a consultant in Dallas, Texas. Five years later he joined the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce working as the Senior Project Manager. After three years, he moved to Graves County to lead Graves County Economic Development. Jason focuses on rebuilding efforts after the tornado and partnering with local, state, and federal agencies for grant opportunities to improve the livability of the community. He works to help support our existing industry and businesses while providing workforce development opportunities and site development for existing and new businesses.
Administrative Manager
Patricia Watson was hired as the Administrative Assistant in May 2014. As the organization has grown, Patricia transitioned into the role of Office Manager in August 2016 and in December 2021 as Administrative Manager. She had been with South Eastern Book Company for 35 years and briefly with Mid-Continent University before being hired with GCED.
Chairman, WKRECC
Purchase Area Development District
US Bank
Fire Chief/EMS Director
Past Chairman, First Kentucky Bank
Graves County Commissioner
Regions Bank
Mayfield Graves County ATC
FNB Bank
MGC Chamber of Commerce
Secretary/Treasurer, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation
Mayor, City of Mayfield
Judge Executive, Graves County
Old Hickory Clay Company
Power Truss Inc
Vice-Chairman, CFSB
Mayfield Electric & Water
Barger Realty
WK&T
Atmos Energy
