Brynn Grant Named Chief Executive Officer of the Liberty County Development Authority

HINESVILLE, Ga. - Jan. 23, 2024 - PRLog -- The Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Brynn Grant as Chief Executive Officer. A native of Liberty County, Grant brings decades of regional leadership and economic development experience to this role.

"Brynn's demonstrated history of success in building partnerships, inspiring community engagement and delivering impactful results in business, economic and community development makes her the perfect next leader for the LCDA," said Georgia State Representative Al Williams, newly elected Chairman of the LCDA board. "Her dedication to our community and her unwavering commitment to progress aligns perfectly with our mission to ignite economic growth and create prosperity for all Liberty County residents."

"I am honored to be joining the Liberty County Development Authority and looking forward to working with the Board and staff to continue to grow and attract quality jobs and investment in Liberty County," said Grant. "I am committed to building on the strong foundation already established to create a more vibrant and prosperous community for our residents."

During her four-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Coastal Empire, Grant was responsible for the management and strategy of the organization with hundreds of dedicated volunteers and a staff of 34 professionals across four counties.

Ken Rabitsch, Chairman of the United Way of the Coastal Empire Board of Directors, said, "Brynn's success at United Way stems from her exceptional ability to build bridges, cultivate collaboration, and navigate complex challenges.  Brynn leveraged these and many other attributes to improve our organization and countless lives throughout the Coastal Empire.  Her departure from United Way will leave big shoes to fill, but I know Brynn will continue to profoundly impact our region in her new role. Liberty County is gaining a dynamic leader, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish through her support and guidance."

Before United Way, Grant worked at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) for nearly two decades, serving as Chief Operating Officer for the last seven years. While there, she alone and the SEDA team collectively were recognized with many professional awards, including being named one of the Top Ten Development Groups in the country and receiving the McKinley "Mac" Conway Award for Excellence. Grant led the startup of World Trade Center Savannah and the initiative to strategically market the region as a location for film and television production through SEDA's creation and management of the Savannah Area Film Commission and regional incentives. With these and other projects, she has a proven track record of success in driving economic growth, developing innovative solutions, and addressing complex community issues.