Board & Staff

Staff

The Marshall Economic Development staff is dedicated to driving economic growth in Marshall! We believe in fostering a competitive business-friendly environment that opens opportunities to all in the community and encourages private investment.

Rush Harris CEcD

Executive Director

Dr. Felecia Herndon CEcD

Vice President

Teresa Wright

Assistant to the Executive Director

Amber Thibodeaux

Marketing & Communications Associate

Heather Hill

Administrative Coordinator

David Newell II

Fall 2025 Intern

Board

The Marshall Economic Development Board of Directors members advocate for business and industry in Marshall! Our board members and staff bring decades of experience in long-term economic development, government coordination, data services, site development, and competitive incentives.

Our organization has a sound understanding of what retains and grows a solid tax base for the community while increasing opportunities for those within it.

Colin Brady

Chairman

Keith Hill

Vice-Chairman

Orlando Valle

Secretary/Treasurer

Amy Hooper

Director

Doug Lewis

Director

EX-Officio

Amy Ware- Mayor
Amanda Abraham- Mayor Pro Tem
Melissa Vossmer- City Manager