VISIONFIRST ADVISORS - Key Persons
Brenda, a senior consultant for VisionFirst Advisors, is a certified economic developer specializing in rural and regional economic development. Her passion and dedication for making a difference for our clients combined with her more than 20 years' experience brings instant value to projects. Brenda focuses on improving community competitiveness through her commitment to meeting customer and project demands.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- President
- President & Chief Executive Officer / Tallahassee, Florida
Greg Word - Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Directors for the Mississippi Economic Development Council
A graduate of Mississippi State University, Greg currently serves on the board of directors for the Mississippi Economic Development Council as Past President.
Greg brings his energetic and enthusiastic nature to his life outside the office as well. He enjoys fitness, travel, exploring the outdoors and bird watching. He is also passionate about community outreach and serves on the board of directors for Extra Table, an organization committed to ending hunger in Mississippi.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal / Orlando, Florida
Griff also served as director of the Mississippi Development Authority's (MDA) Global Business division. At MDA, the business development team announced competitive project wins from companies such as GE Aviation, Toyota, PACCAR and McKesson. Griff was also congressional liaison for MDA's Federal Department of Defense and Congressional Liaison Bureau where he worked to maintain military presence in the state as well as expand capabilities to secure future missions as part of the federal government's Base Realignment and Closure Act.
Job Titles:
- Financial Analyst
- Advisors' Financial Analyst
As VisionFirst Advisors' financial analyst, Kathy, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is known near and far for her unparalleled abilities in understanding the numbers. With close to 30 years of executive-level public-sector experience, she brings a depth of understanding of public and private-sector finance particularly in the execution and compliance of economic development programs. Kathy has the unique ability to explain incredible complex financial mechanisms in a way that both the media and taxpayers can understand.
Job Titles:
- CONSULTANT
- Consultant / Tallahassee, Florida
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Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant / Tallahassee, Florida
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Consultant / Greenville, South Carolina
Meghan, a Senior Consultant at VisionFirst Advisors, brings a wealth of experience in global site selection and economic development at various levels - state, local, and regional. Her expertise is both wide-ranging and specialized, making her a valuable member of the VisionFirst team. Her dedication to each client has earned her significant recognition and respect in the field, including being named as one of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect.
Meghan is a proud alumna of the University of Central Florida, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and an MBA. When she's not immersed in her professional duties, Meghan spends time with her cherished Goldendoodle, Gunther, and indulges in hobbies like solving jigsaw puzzles, listening to true crime podcasts, and baking. She also enjoys doing her own acrylic dip manicures. A devoted fan of Elton John, Meghan has had the pleasure of attending his concerts all over the world, a total of twelve times.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director / Tallahassee, Florida