Roxann Fry Named TVA Regional Development Specialist in Kentucky

October 7, 2008

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Roxann Fry has been named regional development specialist on TVA’s economic development staff in Kentucky.

Fry will work with distributors of TVA power, regional, state and community economic development partners to help attract and sustain jobs and investments in TVA’s service territory in Kentucky. She will also work with TVA partners to implement community preparedness programs, deliver resources and technical assistance, and lead TVA’s marketing and business development efforts in the region.

Fry previously served as director of economic development–client solutions for Greater Louisville, Inc., where she managed business attraction efforts and existing business expansion opportunities. She also served as the point person for the organization’s regional economic development community partnerships.

Prior to joining Greater Louisville, Inc., Fry worked with former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins at Georgetown College and was responsible for corporate relations and international program development. She has a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College and a master’s degree from the United States Sports Academy. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Association of Economic Development and is a member of CORENET Global and the International Economic Development Council.

“We’re excited that Roxann has accepted the position of regional development specialist in our Kentucky service area,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “Her professionalism, leadership and economic development experience will be beneficial as we continue to provide support to local power companies and economic development partners in their efforts to attract new businesses and assist existing ones.”

TVA’s Economic Development services are focused on attracting targeted new industries, retaining and growing existing businesses and helping communities be better prepared for economic growth. Economic development is a major part of TVA’s core mission; more program information is available at TVAed.com.

TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financing. TVA provides power to large industries and 159 power distributors that serve approximately 8.8 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality and recreation.

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