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About CCEDC

The Christian County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization led by business and government leaders to promote and protect economic development in Christian County.  CCEDC’s mission is to promote the creation and retention of jobs, including the development, establishment, and expansion of commerce and industry throughout the Christian County area. 

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

John Gardner

President
Pana Industrial Development Representative

Adam Vocks

Vice President
Taylorville Development Representative

Kirby Casner

Secretary
Pana Economic Development Officer

Mike Blakeman

Treasurer (Recorder)
Pulley, Martynowski & Blakeman

Randy Miller

Media Representative

Matthew W Hart

CCEDC Executive Director

Bryan Sharp

Christian County Board Chairperson

J I McDowell

Taylorville Chamber of Commerce President

Bruce Barry

Taylorville Mayor

Nathan Pastor

Pana Mayor

Carl Niemann

Christian County Industry Representative

Cheryl Welge

Utility Representative

Derek Page

Christian County Mayor

General Board

Drew Peabody

Financial Institution Representative

Al Stupek

Financial Institution Representative

Dee Krueger

Lincolnland Representative

Brent DeMichael

Taylorville Development Representative

Trina Casner

Pana Healthcare Representative

Kim Bourne

Taylorville Healthcare Representative

Lou Johnson

Taylorville Industry Representative

Mike Hady

Christian County Industry Representative

Josh Shallenberger

Utility Representative

Lori Simmons

Retail or Commercial Representative

Jared Beckham

At Large Member

Phil Martin

At Large Member

Jordan Ruppert

At Large Member

Elected Officials

Our elected officials are dedicated to our local businesses in Christian County and to economic prosperity for all.  In cooperation with the CCEDC, our local leaders are dedicated to creating an environment conducive to business success, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation within Christian County.  

Bryan Sharp

Christian County Board Chairman

Bruce Barry

Mayor of Taylorville

Nathan Pastor

Mayor of Pana

Derek Page

Mayor of Assumption