As the area’s workforce development specialist, Gwinnett Tech’s commitment to economic development couldn’t be stronger. In fact, it’s our mission: “Teach every individual, serve every business.” We offer a comprehensive suite of programs and services for businesses of all sizes, plus an experienced team of economic development and training specialists focused on meeting business needs. Take a moment to explore what Gwinnett Technical College’s Economic Development and Continuing Education department has to offer.
Economic Development Team
![Melvin Everson, VP of Economic Development](https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/everson_melvin200.jpg)
Melvin Everson
Vice President,
Economic Development
MEverson@GwinnettTech.edu
O: 678-226-6930
C: 770-545-7823
![Cher Brister](https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BristerCher200.jpg)
Cher Brister
Executive Director,
Workforce Development
Continuing Education
CBrister@GwinnettTech.edu
O: 678-226-6756
C: 678-464-2957
![Mariah Lindsey](https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lindsey_mariah.jpg)
Mariah Lindsey
Director,
Workforce Development
Alpharetta-North
Fulton Campus
MLindsey@GwinnettTech.edu
C: 770-843-9255
![Nikki Lawson](https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lawson_nikki200.jpg)
Nikki Lawson
Director,
Economic Development
Lawrenceville Campus
NLawson@GwinnettTech.edu
O: 678-226-4552
C: 470-557-8805