Winston Brooks to Step Down as Executive Director of the Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – The Tullahoma Area Economic Development

Corporation (TAEDC) announced earlier this week that Executive Director Winston Brooks will be

stepping down from his position effective June 12, 2025.

Brooks has served the TAEDC and the Tullahoma community with distinction,

providing dedicated leadership in advancing economic development initiatives,

fostering business growth, and supporting the strategic vision of the city. “Winston

has been a steady force in the many economic development projects the city has

experienced over the past several years,” comments City Administrator Jason

Quick. “He has raised the visibility of Tullahoma to become well-known

throughout the state and nationally, and with key stakeholders in the aerospace,

aviation, and retail industries. He has served the city well, and I wish him all the

success in his new endeavor.”

During his tenure, Brooks, in partnership with the TAEDC Board, led several

impactful projects including tax increment financing for the Summerlin mixed

used development, the re-development Tullahoma Villages, CG Model Tek as well

as other projects that included the expansion of key industry partnerships, retail

recruitment, and the attraction of new business investments into the region. “We

are grateful for Winston’s leadership and commitment to the Tullahoma

community,” said Board Chair Colonel Beverly Lee (USAF Ret). Chair of the

TAEDC Board of Directors. “His work has helped lay the foundation for long-term

economic vitality, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

He was also actively involved with workforce development and the Civic

Leadership program with Arnold Air Force Base and represented Tullahoma and

the TAEDC at the 71st Secretary of the Air Force National Security Forum at

Maxwell AFB in Alabama as a community partner for Arnold Air Force Base.

Brooks is pleased to announce that he will go on to serve as the Director of

Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for the City of Chattanooga. “It has

been an honor to serve Tullahoma and work alongside so many dedicated public

servants, business leaders, Air Force leaders and community partners,” stated

Brooks. “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together and confident in the

continued success of Tullahoma and the TAEDC moving forward.”

The TAEDC Board of Directors and the City of Tullahoma are currently engaged

in a transition and search plans to ensure continuity of operations, and to identify

the next leader who will guide the organization forward. A formal executive search

is expected to begin shortly. During the interim period, Chairman Lee, City

Administrator Quick, and City Finance Director Sue Wilson will assume the duties

of leadership for the TAEDC. For more information, please contact the City of

Tullahoma at 931-455-2648.