WORLD TRADE CENTER SAVANNAH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
Angela Hendrix, a 20-year public relations veteran, brought her in-depth knowledge and experience of marketing and public relations to WTCSav in 2012. She oversees the planning, management and implementation of all marketing, communications, events, public relations and media relations for the organization.
Job Titles:
- Programs and Community Development Manager
Antwone's path to the role of Programs and Community Development Manager is a testament to the power of dedication and the impact of an internship. His academic journey at Savannah State University not only provided him with valuable degrees but also led to the opportunity to intern at WTCSav, setting the stage for his current position. Antwone oversees World Trade Center Savannah's Global Education Programs and networking events, community relations, board of directors' engagement and year-round college internship program.
Job Titles:
- Director of Research and Trade Development
Chris spent the last 10 years working in higher education and nonprofit organizations in Chicago. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and furthered his education at Dublin City University in Ireland where he earned a master's degree in international relations. As the Director of Research and Trade Development, he facilitates and oversees all aspects of partner specific research, international lead development, planning and receiving of inbound and outbound delegations, and manages the Savannah side of TradeBridge.
Job Titles:
- Sterling Seacrest Partner
Hugh "Trip" Tollison is the President and CEO of World Trade Center Savannah, overseeing all aspects of the organization. Having been involved in nearly all major economic development initiatives in Chatham County in the last decade, Trip has a wealth of experience and extensive relationships on the local, state and regional level. He also serves as President and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and as an aide in Georgia and Washington for U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston. He received his degree from the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia.
Job Titles:
- Sterling Seacrest Partner
Leigh Ryan oversees strategy and development for World Trade Center Savannah. She works to make the region as competitive as possible in the effort to create, grow and attract business and create job opportunities. Ryan supports all divisions of the organization and is responsible for ongoing development of products, services, programs as well as managing Foreign-Trade Zone 104, which includes 16 Georgia counties.
With more than 20 years of accounting experience, Mark Sprosty, CPA, is responsible for WTCSav's financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, budgeting and forecasting activities as well as developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures. In addition to his financial responsibilities, Mark oversees human resources.
Job Titles:
- Secretary / Treasurer / U.S. Intermodal Corp.