Meet the Team

  • Anna McQuiston

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Crystal Givens

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & GRANT ADMINISTRATION

  • Laura Harris

    DIRECTOR OF GRANTS

  • Grant Meyer

    DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

  • Karyssa Wilson

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

  • Emily Zimmer

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

If you want to contact a member of MDD’s staff directly, you may send them an email using the following naming convention: first initial last name at midsouthdd.org (no spaces). You can also call or write to us using the info below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join the team

We are looking for regionalists who believe that we are stronger together. Our goal is to build a team of leaders that are innovative and can connect the dots to transform the MidSouth into the fastest growing region in the Southeast.

Current job openings are listed below. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to region@midsouthdd.org. No phone calls please.

Currently we are looking for: A project manager for our Grants Department. Please apply if you are interested in working for a quasi-governmental organization focused on regional collaboration with a startup culture.

Community Development Specialist: Grants Department - Job Description.

Please submit a resume,. cover letter and references to region@midsouthdd.org. We will start reviewing applications upon receipt. No phone calls please.

The MidSouth Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.