About the Franklin County Alabama Development Authority

The Franklin County Development Authority is devoted to the expansion of industry and business in Franklin County Alabama.   They are also committed to assisting existing industry in the development and promotion of their business.

The Authority consists of a board of area professionals representing a range of business as well as a full time Director of Economic Development and an Assistant Director.  

Feel free to contact us at any time with comments or suggestions.   We are always open to ideas that may help to improve our local economy and help to make area industry prosper.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Franklin County Development Authority is to strengthen Franklin county and the Northwest Alabama areas through economic and community Development projects with emphasis on creating new jobs.

Board Members

Bob Rogers--Chairman

Jerry Mays - Vice Chairman

Sandra James - Secretary

James B. Glasgow - Treasurer

Ronald Holland

Michael Moomaw

Glenn Vinson

Staff

Executive Director

Mitchell B. Mays
mbmays@franklineda .com

Overall program management; assists prospective new industries and local existing industries, coordinates existing industry assistance program, incentive applications and enterprise zones;

Assistant Director

M. Danyelle Hillman
dhillman@franklineda .com

Maintains industrial sites and buildings data; statistical research; maintains industrial directory and website information; maintains records, receptionist