Kingsport Economic Development Board Meeting Agenda January 13th, 2026

MEETING AGENDA, January 13th, 2026

Call to Order – Denison

Public Comments

Citizens may speak on agenda items and issue-oriented items. Please state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. You are encouraged to keep your comments non-personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes. A total of thirty minutes is allocated for public comment.

Domtar Update – Charlie Floyd, James Chivers and Tony Clary

Action Items for Approval

1. December 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes – Denison
2. Election of Officers – Denison
   - Chair: Mr. Craig Denison
   - Vice Chairman: Ms. CeeGee McCord
   - Secretary/Treasurer: Mr. Stephen LaHair
   - Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Dennis Phillips
3. Approval of a Redevelopment grant ($4,357.45) to Josh Coon for 208 Cherokee St, Park Hill Realty Group – Feathers

Committee & Ex-Officio Updates

1. Façade & Redevelopment Incentive Committee – Feathers
2. Properties’ Committee – Bower
3. City of Kingsport – Montgomery, McCartt, Bower
4. NETWORKS – Walker
    

Respectfully,

Stephen LaHair

Secretary/Treasurer

SL/as

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Chairman 

Craig Denison 

Vice Chairman 

CeeGee McCord

Secretary/Treasurer 

Stephen LaHair 

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer 

Dennis Phillips 

Board Members 

Pat Breeding 

Laura Durbin 

Bob Feathers 

Ted Fields 

Thomas Kennedy 

Ex-officio Members 

Mayor Paul Montgomery 

Joel Conkin 

Chris McCartt

Clay Walker 

State of TN Department of Economic and Community Development 

Lynn Tully 

Administrative/Finance

Elaine Bodenweiser 

Alisha Shupe