The mission of the Roane County Economic Development Authority is to contribute to the creation and retention of good jobs and to enhance the tax base of Roane County by providing technical assistance and loans to eligible and qualified industrial, commercial and small business enterprises.
Mark Whitley, Executive Director of the Roane County Economic Development Authority has a degree in accounting and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, Community Development Institute and Leadership WV. He is a certified Economic Development Financial Professional and has over 20 years in federal, State and local economic and community development.
Kim is the Administrative Assistant of the Roane County Economic Development Authority. She as a Bachelor of Arts Degree and is a graduate of Community Development Institute.