CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Garrick Combs is the executive director of the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Economic Development Alliance and Chamber of Commerce. In this position, he is responsible for the community and economic development activities for Brookhaven and Lincoln County. Prior to moving to Brookhaven, Garrick held several positions at the Mississippi Development Authority including Manager of the Southwest Regional Office and Project Manager in both the Global Business and Existing Industry Divisions. Prior to joining MDA he served as the Director of the Economic Development Department and Chamber of Commerce in Franklin County from 2002 to 2006. Garrick received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi in History and Economic Development, respectively. He has served as the President of the Southwest Mississippi Partnership, as a member of the board of directors of the Mississippi Economic Development Council and has earned the Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) designation from the Community Development Institute. Garrick has served as the local developer or lead project manager of new locations and expansions that have announced over $500 million in new capital and 2500 new jobs. Among the Lincoln County companies Garrick has worked with includes Rex Lumber, Delphi and American Railcar. Other notable locations or expansions include: • Keystone Electric Manufacturing Brookhaven, new location, 2020 • DG Foods, Copiah County, expansion, 2010 • Borg Warner, Yalobusha County, expansions, 2010, 2011, 2012 • Elevance Renewable Sciences, new location, Adams County, 2011 • Southern Motion, expansion, 2012 • Caterpillar, Alcorn County expansion, 2012 Garrick has two children, Cooper and Caroline.
Katie Nations is the program director for the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. She is responsible for the planning of all chamber-related events in the Brookhaven and Lincoln County area. Katie graduated from Brookhaven High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a life member of Brookhaven Junior Auxiliary. Nations has been active with the local Brookhaven Trust, Kappa Delta Alumnae Association and First Baptist Church Wee Care committee. She serves as a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln County United Way and is the treasurer/secretary of the Brookhaven Tourism Promotion Council. Katie is married to Chris Nations. They have two children, Dottie and Christopher.
Jillian Ricceri is the Membership Director for the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and the Brookhaven Tourism Director. She oversees all aspects of daily chamber membership activity. Through her efforts and involvement in the Tourism Council working hand in hand with the chamber directly, Jillian has proven the importance of partnership between business, industry and the arts. Jillian is a graduate from Brookhaven High School. She received her degree from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications and a minor in Business. She is a member of the Brookhaven Trust and Junior Auxiliary of Brookhaven. She enjoys volunteering her time in the community and is a proud member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association. Jillian has just completed her fifth year at the chamber. Jillian is married to Nic Ricceri of Omaha, Nebraska. They recently welcomed their son Thomas.
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