Kimberly Hobbs, Executive Director of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Kimberly represents the Southeast Region on the 66-member Board.

The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association’s budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting Regional Development Organizations (RDOs). The organization
was founded in 1967 to provide training, information, and representation for RDOs throughout
the United States. Today, NADO member organizations serve local governments and the public
within their regions through various programs focused on diversifying local economies, assisting
businesses, creating jobs, and providing social services.

“We are honored to have Kimberly Hobbs serve on NADO’s Board of Directors. Kimberly brings
a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and leadership on regional community and economic
development issues to the national level,” stated NADO Executive Director Joe McKinney.
“Most importantly, Kimberly is focused on helping our nation’s local communities pursue
comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today’s rapidly
changing global environment.”

NADO’s Board includes members that represent a broad section of the United States including
the Eastern, Central, Midwestern, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western regions. The 2024-
2026 term runs through the association’s Annual Business Meeting held in conjunction with
NADO’s Annual Training Conference in Reno, NV in October 2026.

To contact Kimberly Hobbs, email [email protected] or call 229-333-5277. Visit www.sgrc.us to
read more about the Southern Georgia Regional Commission. To learn more about NADO’s
Board of Directors, visit nado.org/board.