828.393.4130Contact

Who We Are

The Transylvania Economic Alliance is a public-private, 501(c)3 non-profit that serves as a coordinated, professional Economic Development organization for Transylvania County, City of Brevard and Town of Rosman.

Mission Statement

To lead responsible economic development, through engaging the private and public sectors to develop community assets that are needed to maximize opportunities for investment and quality job creation.

Vision Statement

To achieve a dynamic business climate resulting in stable, well-paying jobs and opportunities allowing residents to live fulfilling lives in a thriving place.

Board of Directors

Brian Traylor
Chair
Gaia Herbs
(Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce Appointee)

John Shoemaker
Vice Chair
Trestle Gap Farm
(Transylvania County Appointee)

Jim Cruickshank
Treasurer
Retired Healthcare Executive
(At Large)

Hannah Camenzind
Secretary
Ramsey, Pratt & Camenzind
(At Large)

Amber Webb
Past Chair
First Citizens Bank
(At Large)

Duane Aiken
Promatic Automation
(Town of Rosman Appointee)

Aaron Baker
Brevard City Council
(Ex Officio)

Shelia Carland
Comporium
(At Large)

Brian Carrington
The North Face
(At Large)

Jake Dalton
Transylvania County Commissioner
(Ex Officio)

Mike Hawkins
Pisgah Enterprises
(Transylvania County Tourism Development Appointee)

Kevin Howell
Davidson River Outfitters
(At Large)

Steve Hunting
Parker Poe Adams
& Bernstein LLP
(At Large)

John Nichols
The Nichols Company
(Heart of Brevard Appointee)

Cindy Petit
Petit Properties
(At Large)

Al Platt
Platt
(City of Brevard Appointee)

Staff

Burton Hodges
Executive Director

Hunter Jones
Director of Business Development