About Seda

SEDA Staff

Savannah Economic Development Authority

Meet our team
Hugh "Trip" Tollison

President and CEO

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Jesse Dillon

Chief Operating Officer

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Angela Hendrix

Chief Marketing and Public Affairs Officer

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Mark Sprosty

Chief Financial Officer

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Caleb Kitchings

Director of Business Development

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Ella Randall Lee

Research and Marketing Manager

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Zachary Ott

Director of Existing Industry

SEDA

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Katelyn Satterthwaite

Executive Assistant to President & CEO

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Yvonne Wilemon

Office and Finance Administrative Coordinator

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World Trade Center Savannah

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Leigh Ryan

Senior Vice President World Trade Center Savannah &

President Foreign-Trade Zone 104

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Chris Ahearn

Director of Research & Trade Development

World Trade Center Savannah

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Antwone Mohammed

Programs and Community Development Manager

World Trade Center Savannah

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Savannah Regional Film Commission

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Walker Dalton

Executive Director

Savannah Regional Film Commission

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Renée Leventis

Manager of Operations

Savannah Regional Film Commission

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Andy Young

Location Scout / Photographer

Savannah Regional Film Commission

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RISE

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Anna Chafin

RISE President and CEO

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Justin Farquhar

RISE Vice President

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Maria Whitfield

RISE Director of Employer Engagement

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Jennifer Collins

RISE Program Manager

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Latest News

Teckrez expands Savannah operations through partnership with Porter Logistics

Teckrez, LLC, a specialist in tackifier resins, acrylic monomers and thermosets, celebrated the expansion of its operations with a ribbon cutting at Porter Logistics’ 230,400-square-foot facility. In early 2026, Teckrez consolidated its satellite operations, selecting Savannah as the strategic location for its growing import and distribution needs. The company selected…

10.28.2026

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Mitsubishi Power Doubles Footprint in Chatham County

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) is investing $490 million in expanding its existing footprint in Georgia. The company plans to create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County. “When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we…

10.23.2026

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Automotive supplier Yura Corporation to locate in Chatham County

Automotive supplier Yura Corporation announced today it would be locating in Chatham County, investing $5 million and creating 55 new job opportunities. The Tier 1 supplier specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive wiring, ignition, controls and electronics. They will be providing wiring harnesses and electronic modules to…

10.13.2026

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