Chamber of Commerce/Joint Economic Development Corporation staff work together to ensure that Obion County is well represented as a desirable place to work, live, and play.

Lindsay Theobald, CEcD, IOM

Chief Executive Officer
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Lindsay Frilling

Certifications:

  • CEcD: Certified Economic Developer, International Economic Development Council
  • IOM: Institute of Organization Management, US Chamber of Commerce
  • TNCCE: Tennessee Certified Chamber of Commerce Executive

Education:

  • M.S. in Business Administration: University of Tennessee at Martin (Summa Cum Laude)
  • B.S. in Business Administration: University of Tennessee at Martin (Summa Cum Laude)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

  • Advocacy: Represents Obion County to local, state, and federal officials to promote community interests.
  • Community Certification: Ensures Obion County maintains its status as a Three-Star community annually, contributing to an enhanced quality of life for residents.
  • Industry Engagement: Actively engages with existing industries to support retention and foster growth.
  • Tourism Marketing: Develops strategies to attract tourism dollars, promoting Obion County as a desirable destination.
  • Property Marketing: Markets Obion County’s commercial properties, including industrial parks and speculative facilities, to prospective businesses.
  • Relationship Management: Builds and maintains relationships with site consultants, retailers, developers, planning commissions, county commissions, city councils, and other organizations critical to economic development.

Focus Areas:

  • Economic growth and development
  • Community enhancement initiatives
  • Strategic marketing and outreach for tourism and business attraction

Rachael McKinney

Community Relations Director

Rachel McKinney
  • Develops and maintains meaningful relationships with members, potential members, and the community
  • Assists with developing and executing retail recruitment strategy
  • Assists with developing and overseeing member benefits, programming, and events
  • Assists with developing and executing the organization's marketing and public relations strategy
  • Represents the organization in a positive and productive manner within the community

Sarah Jane Moran

Administrative Assistant

Rachel McKinney