David Coffey brings more than 40 years of business development, marketing, operational and real estate management experience to his role as CEO of Palmetto Properties, LLC. He graduated from the University of Tennessee’s School of Transportation and Logistics. Upon graduation, Coffey served as a United States Army Infantry Officer and then as a Special Agent in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

After finishing his service, David entered the private sector. He began his career at Goggin Truckline, learning the trucking industry from operations to business development. He joined Host Communications, Inc. to further his sales and marketing experience, eventually serving as the Vice President of Marketing.

David joined Nationwide Express, Inc. in 1994, first as its Director of Marketing before becoming President in 2000. He oversaw the creation of Nationwide Logistics and Nationwide Waste Management, leading the company through six acquisitions. In 2023, he facilitated the company’s successful sale to Jones Logistics.

Throughout his career, David has adhered to the Christian values instilled in him by his mother and father and furthered by his government service. He credits any success that he may have enjoyed to those principles. He believes this provided the source for his strategic vision, ability to react timely to changing economic conditions, and recognition of the importance of collaboration.

Gary is a senior financial executive with Fortune 100 global experience. He has 20 years of leadership experience with a $175+ billion global consumer products company, leading a global finance organization of 8,000 associates in 70+ countries. He was responsible for financial reporting (SEC and local GAAP), planning and analysis, M&A, treasury, tax, investor relations, internal audit, shared services, risk management, real estate and IT. He also has 19 years of public accounting experience leading engagements in financial services, consumer products, manufacturing and airlines.

The first Republican Mayor of Bedford County, Chad has spent more than 20 years serving the County in various roles: Director of Emergency Medical Services, 7th District School Board member, and the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association president. As EMS director, he built a nationally ranked, high-performance, Advanced Life Support EMS system before becoming a local physician group practice administrator. He graduated from Cascade High School in 1985 and served in the United States Army before graduating University of Alabama-Huntsville’s paramedic program.

Ashley is co-owner and operator of Enchanted Bridal & Boutique located in Shelbyville, TN. House attended Shelbyville Central High School and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in Elementary Education. House served in the education field for 4 years before becoming a full-time small business owner. House serves on the Shelbyville-Bedford Chamber of Commerce board as Chair.

Scott has over 40 years of public and community service experience. Raised in Bedford County, he served 23 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His last assignment was as Chief of Investigations on a 9-11 related Terrorism Task Force in Washington, DC. Scott was Director of the county Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for 17 years. He is past President of the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development/Tourism Board and currently serves as Chairman of the Celebration Walking Horse Board. Scott earned a Finance degree from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in Public Safety from Auburn University. He serves on the county commission Finance Committee.

Carroll offers the accumulated experience and insight gleaned from 40 years of service to Taylor & Mathis in the development, marketing and management of office, industrial and mixed-use projects in both the Atlanta and Birmingham markets. Among her many responsibilities, she served as General Manager of Perimeter Center, a 3.5 million-square-foot office park and mixed-use project, and as General Manager of TownPark, also an office and retail campus. A native of Murfreesboro, she earned an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt and an MBA from Emory University.

Christy is Publisher and co-owner of Dabora, Inc., a family-owned publishing company where she has 30 years of experience. Womack was valedictorian at Shelbyville Central High School and earned undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Tennessee before becoming a certified public accountant. She was honored with the Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award, primarily for her work with the Boys and Girls Club of Bedford County. She presently serves on the Bedford and Rutherford County Boys and Girls Club board.