About Us

Elevate Douglas

Building our Future through Economic Sustainability

Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership is a public-private economic development partnership focused on cultivating a robust business environment in Douglas County.

The partnership represents a consolidation of economic development functions and responsibilities of the Douglas County Economic Development and the City of Douglasville Development authorities, and in turn partners them up with the Douglas County Chamber in order to better accomplish goals.

Elevate Douglas Board Members

  • Gary Miller, Chair

    President/CEO, GreyStone Power Corporation

  • Nadia Faucette, Secretary

    VP of Engineering, GreyStone Power Corporation

  • Michael Stephens, Treasurer

    Vice President, Servis1st Bank; Chair, Development Authority of Douglas County Board of Directors

  • Leslie Choo

    Chair, City of Douglasville Development Authority Board of Directors

  • Seth Davis

    GM, Gordon Food Service

  • Dr. Romona Jackson Jones

    Chairman, Board of Commissioners

  • Rochelle Robinson

    Mayor, City of Douglasville

  • Trent North

    Superintendent, Douglas County Schools

  • Gil Shearouse

    Executive Director, DDCWSA

  • Lauren Meeks

    Sales Channel Coordinator, Gas South

  • Shandron Forte

    CEO, POSolutions

  • Jerry Hall

    Founder, Mothership Equities

  • Alicia Doherty

    Regional CEO, American Red Cross

  • Trevor Quander

    Area Manager, Georgia Power Company

  • Julie Teer

    President, WellStar Foundation

RECENT NEWS & PRESS

How We Measure Economic Development in Douglas County

By Breezy Straton, President, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership When people ask how we measure economic development in Douglas County, the answer is straightforward: we track…

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Development Authority of Douglas County and Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership Announce Breezy Straton as New Executive Director and President & CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2026 Douglas County, GA — The Development Authority of Douglas County Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Breezy…

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Douglas County Recognized in Georgia Trend Magazine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Douglas County Recognized in Georgia Trend Magazine for Forward-Thinking Growth and Economic Leadership Douglasville, GA – Feburary 5, 2026 – Elevate Douglas…

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