Meet the dedicated team driving innovation
and economic growth in Birmingham.

Each member of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity brings expertise and passion to our mission of creating quality jobs, empowering businesses, and fostering an inclusive economy. We’re here to collaborate, support, and build a thriving future for our community.

Department Leadership

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Cornell Wesley

Director
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Coreata’ Houser

IEO Director

The Team

Valencia Fisher

Administrative Service Manager

Annette Cooper

Executive Administrative Assistant

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Dorothy George

Small Business Relationship Coordinator

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Monique Shorts

Senior Program Manager

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Janice James Douthard

Industrial Parks & Real Estate Manager

Irenio Johnson, Jr

Project Manager & Loan Program Officer

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Michael Shattuck

Project Administrator

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LaKeela Lowe

Data Management Coordinator

Erika Dix

Manager of Workforce and Talent Development

Archie Stewart

Reinvest Plan Officer

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