Possible Quorum: This is a notice to the public that the PEDC board may be in attendance at the Paris City Council Meeting at 5:30PM on March 27, 2023 at the City Council Chambers, located at 107 E. Kaufman Street, Paris, TX 75460.
View the agendas for this meeting and previous meetings here: Agenda
Your business opportunity is within reach.
We are on a mission: To plan, promote, finance, and construct opportunities for the retention, growth, and attraction of businesses that enhance the level of employment, the economic base, and quality of life in Paris and Lamar County, Texas.
New Website Launch
We are excited to present a new brand that represents all that we stand for. Stay tuned!
From an economic development perspective, for a community of this size to attract Fortune 500 companies like Campbells and Kimberly-Clark demonstrates we have a robust manufacturing base.
Maureen Hammond | Executive Director of the PEDC
Our Team
Proudly serving Lamar County
Maureen Hammond
Executive Director
Lauren Trejo
Economic Development Specialist
Stephen Kelly
Executive Assistant
Board of Directors
Josh Bray
Chairman
Entrepreneur, Private Equity Investments
Curtis Fendley
Vice Chairman
Partner at Pierson & Fendley Insurance, Former Mayor
Chase Coleman
Secretary/Treasurer
Vice President at Liberty National Bank
Dr. AJ Hashmi
Board Member
Cardiologist Specialist at Heart Clinic of Paris PA, Former Mayor
Erik Roddy
Board Member
Market President at Farmers Bank and Trust
Mark Homer
Board Member
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Owner Sonic Drive-In franchisee, Former Texas State Representative
Stephen Terrell
Board Member
Owner/CEO Print Works
