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.
Matthew W Hart
Executive Director
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