Board of Directors & Staff

SCEIC Board of Directors

The SCEIC Board of Directors, an appointed all volunteer group of Stevens County citizens, represent each of the incorporated communities and major business organizations within Stevens County. SCEIC is a nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a not-for-profit organization). An NPO is a organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue it’s goals. In this case, SCEIC pursue’ it’s goal of job retention and creation. The SCEIC Board of Directors receive no compensation for their time and involvement. The two numbers following the Board Member’s name indicate the year their current 3-year term expires followed by the number of terms held.

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Officers (5)

Voting Members (10)

SCEIC Staff

SCEIC has a trained, professional staff specializing in economic development. SCEIC staff provide systematic and confidential business services to existing, expanding, and potential business and industry in the county. SCEIC’ Executive Director, after completing a career in the United States Navy, has 22-years experience in economic development and is a graduate of the Old Dominion University School of Business, a Certified Economic and Housing Development Financing Professional and a Certified Housing Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council. Additionally, the Executive Director has successfully completed a variety of economic development training courses sponsored by the University’s of Oklahoma and Kentucky, the National Development Council, and several other private organizations. The SCEIC Administrative Assistant has 16-years experience in economic development administration, loan servicing, and accounting.

Executive Director

Michael Haynes, BSBA, CEDFP, CHDFP

Administrative Assistant

Becky Kannegiesser

SCEIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER