Jay A. Garner, President and founder of the Competitive Strategies Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of a Board of Advisors for the company. These individuals provide the Competitive Strategies Group with an overview of what is needed in the marketplace so that the products and services offered are state of the art for the profession. We are proud to present the following individuals representing the Chamber and Economic Development professions as its Board of Advisors:

Charles Van Rysselberge
President and CEO
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charleston, SC

Harvey Schmitt
President and CEO
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh, NC

Rick Weddle
President and CEO
Research Triangle Park Foundation
Reseach Triangle Park, NC

Wally Lee
President and CEO
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville, FL

Randy Cardoza
Managing Director, Economic Development
AGL Resources, Inc.
Atlanta, GA

David Rumbarger
President and CEO
Community Development Foundation
Tupelo, MS

Rhonda Rice
Executive Vice President
Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
Knoxville, TN

Michele S. Keller
Dean
University of Oklahoma/Economic Development Institute (EDI)
Lino Lakes, MN

Ronnie Bryant
President and CEO
Charlotte Regional Partnership
Charlotte, NC

Jim Devine
President and CEO
Lee's Summit Economic Development Council
Lee's Summit, MO

Dan Lynch
President
Greensboro Economic Development Alliance
Greensboro, NC

Rob Radcliff
Resource Development Group
Columbus, OH

Dave Wood
Executive Director, Business Devlopment
Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce
Baton Rouge, LA

Dave Porter
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin, TX