Courtney P. Carr
Executive Director
From 1998-2001, Corey served as an officer on the Columbus Economic Development Board, including Chairman in 2001. In 2006, Corey became Executive Director. Corey has 13 years of experience in operations management and 7 years experience in sales and business development. Most recently Corey served as Chief of Staff at the Indiana Department of Transportation and Deputy Commissioner of Highway Operations for the State of Indiana. Corey also has over 24 years of leadership experience with the Army and the Army National Guard, currently serving as a Colonel and the Commander of the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Corey holds an Engineering Degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
Pat Wilson
Office Administrator
Pat Wilson worked in the manufacturing industry for 30 years and in government for 6 years prior to joining the Economic Development Board staff. Pat serves on the Advisory Board for the Ivy Tech Business and Administrative Programs and is Secretary of the local chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Pat works closely with the Economic Development Board Executive Director, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, government officials and community leaders. Pat researches and publishes the Community Audit, a publication of everything you ever wanted to know about the Columbus area. The Community Audit is published every two years and received the "Excellent" award from the Mid-America Economic Development Council. Pat also publishes the Wage and Benefit Survey which is a very important and useful tool for local businesses in measuring their competitiveness in wages, rates and benefits.