J.R. Charles was appointed as the city of Mauldin’s community development director.
He replaces Van Broad, who retired earlier in 2022.
Charles is responsible for collaborating with city officials and businesses to attract and retain economic investment opportunities that may benefit the greater community.
He has 13 years of economic development experience, including serving as vice president of economic development for Carroll Tomorrow in Carrollton, Georgia; director of economic development with Oconee County Commission; and executive director of Habersham County Development Authority and Upson County Industrial Development Authority.
Charles is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Academy of Economic Development. He has also completed professional coursework from the International Economic Development Council.
