Fulton Development Authority Names New Executive Director

Staff Report

The Development Authority of Fulton County has named Alvin P. ”Al” Nash as its new executive director. Recommended by the authority’s executive committee, Nash’s appointment was approved by the entire board during its meeting on Aug. 26.

“We are very excited that someone with Al Nash’s expertise has agreed to join the Development Authority of Fulton County in such a key role,” said Chairman Robert J. (Bob) Shaw. “We are seeing a renewed interest in companies looking to relocate here or expand operations in Fulton County and we are convinced that Al’s knowledge, relationships and experience will ensure we are as competitive as possible in bringing new jobs to the county.”

Nash brings extensive business recruitment and economic development experience to his new role. For the past five years, he has been executive director for Progress Partners, an economic development initiative by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he has more than 40 years experience in development with extensive ties to various groups involved in economic development public policy, business growth and job creation.

“Al will be a great addition to the Development Authority of Fulton County, his skill set and proven track record in economic development will help Fulton County to continue our quality growth,” added Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach, who also serves as the president & CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to joining Progress Partners in 2009, Nash was executive vice president for The Coleman Group, a top residential developer in the metro area.

He’s also held numerous positions within the real estate and economic development market around metro Atlanta for the past four decades.

A certified process manager, Nash is certified by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to mediate land use conflicts between local governments. He is a current member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and past co-chair of its Environmental and Transportation Committee.

Nash is a past chairman of the Regional Business Coalition, an association of more than a dozen Chambers of Commerce across metro Atlanta. Additionally, he is the current chairman of the Council for Quality Growth, a 30-year-old non-profit organization working on growth and development issues within the Atlanta region.