The next phase of leadership within Hall County's business growth has been chosen by the area's commerce authority.
The Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce announces Tim J. Evans, current Senior Vice President of Economic Development, as the next President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made by Brett Fowler of Turner Wood & Smith Insurance, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Chamber’s Search Committee, and Glennis Barnes of Georgia Power Company, current Chairman of the Greater Hall Chamber. Evans will be replacing Kathryn L. “Kit” Dunlap, who announced her retirement earlier this year after 26 years leading the Chamber.
“Tim Evans has been an integral part of the economic development success of Gainesville-Hall County for many years,” said Fowler. “Each time the committee reviewed candidates, we came back to Tim as someone who has the leadership skills and understanding of the role the Greater Hall Chamber plays in marketing Gainesville-Hall County as a great place for businesses to locate and expand as well as families to thrive.”
Evans joined the Chamber’s economic development team in 2005. During his time with the organization, he has played a role in increasing capital investment from new and expanding businesses from $50 million in 2005 to $2.4 billion from 2015 to 2023. A significant responsibility in heading the Chamber’s economic development division is working with the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority, and Evans serves as treasurer of the organization.
As a Certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council, Evans began his economic development career with the Georgia Department of Economic Development in 1994 as an Associate Project Manager - Business Recruitment and Retention Division. Other positions he held while at the state’s lead marketing agency included Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Assistant Deputy Commissioner -International, and Director of Projects / Marketing.
“The Greater Hall Chamber has a very solid foundation for Tim to build upon in the years to come,” Barnes said. “He has proven himself as someone who is a servant leader and listens to the needs of the business community. Tim has built successful teams internally and externally at the Chamber and will serve our community and region well.”
