UTC’s Jermaine Freeman joined Jed & JR Mornings on Talk Radio 102.3 FM to discuss his new role as executive director of economic and workforce development. Freeman shared how his experience in the Chattanooga Mayor’s Office—working with UTC under two mayors—and earning his MBA from the University prepared him for the role. He emphasized retaining…
UT at Chattanooga names a new Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Jermaine Freeman has been named University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development — a newly created role aimed at deepening UTC’s engagement in regional talent growth and economic planning. A Chattanooga native with nearly a decade of senior-level service in the city — including roles as Chief of Staff,…
Jermaine Freeman Named To New UTC Post Of Executive Director Of Economic And Workforce Development
Jermaine Freeman has been appointed University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development. A longtime Chattanooga city official with nearly a decade of senior-level experience, Freeman will now lead UTC’s efforts to sync academic programs with the region’s job needs. He’ll coordinate with employers, workforce agencies, and development partners, and…
Jermaine Freeman, former city official, named to new role at UTC
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) announced that Jermaine Freeman — a Chattanooga native who previously served nine years in senior city-government roles including chief of staff and economic-development director — has been named UTC’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development. In this new role, Freeman will lead UTC’s efforts to align academic…