-Staff reports-
Matthew Thomas
The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has officially hired Matthew Thomas as its new president and chief executive officer.
Thomas, a seasoned economic development professional, was named as the sole finalist for the job.
In accordance with Georgia law, Thomas’ background materials were available for public review for a period of 14 days before final consideration of employment.
Thomas comes to Floyd County from Bartow County, where he has served as the deputy director of the Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development since August of 2023.
In a statement released last month, he said:
“The opportunity with the Rome Floyd Development Authority provides me with an incredible chance to lead an economic development organization that has a very successful track record of strategically attracting new investments to a community and taking care of their existing businesses.”
Spencer Hogg, the previous president of the Rome-Floyd Development Authority, was tapped by newly elected Congressman Clay Fuller to become his chief of staff in Washington, DC, in March of this year, creating the opening at the authority.
