About AEDI

Our Mission

To provide research and strategies to state, community and industry leaders to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Arkansas.

Our Vision

To be the main asset for economic development information for communities and industry in Arkansas.

“Our team’s greatest strength is collaborating with communities and organizations to help them discover sustainable solutions through real talk. We are proud to serve Arkansas and welcome your call for assistance.”

Meet Our Team

Logan Benson

Community Planning and Development Director

Diego Caraballo

Applied Demographer

Morgan Gober-Casey

Emergency Management Specialist

Zach Cook

Deputy Director

Paris Hillman

Emergency Management Specialist

Aaron Huntley

Executive Director

Susan Jackson

Graphic Designer

Geoffrey Joseph

Enterprise Web Developer

Kevin Koonce

GIS Division Head

Brittany Lutz

Community Economic Development Specialist

Ranjitsinh Mane

Regional Economist

Miles McDonnell

Director of Emergency Management

Michael Pakko

Chief Economist & State Economic Forecaster

Sara Prior

Systems & Data Analyst

David Rasmussen

IT Specialist

Janet Turner-Dooley

Administrative Assistant

Alison Wright

Data Center
Division Head