Our Guests: Tuesday, April 29
Posted
on Apr 28, 2014
Speaking today from Groundworx will be Julie Cooke, Director of Communications, along with Elizabeth Strickland, Chief Financial Officer. Also here is Ronnie Blackwell of Clearpoint, Consulting Civil Engineer Expert with the project.
Ronnie Blackwell, P.A. - President/Project Engineer at Clearpoint Consulting Engineers
With over 30 years in the civil engineering profession, Mr. Blackwell and Clearpoint serve central and south Mississippi and Alabama in the private, utility and industrial sectors. He has extensive experience in the design of wastewater collection and biological treatment as well as water distribution.Mr. Blackwell grew up in the Collins area and now resides in Hattiesburg with his wife and three daughters. Spending time with his family and fishing are his favorite past times.
Elizabeth (Liz) Strickland, CPA
Mrs. Strickland has served as Chief Financial Officer of York Developments for 19 years. She has been the key financial planner and advisor for numerous business entities including overseeing the financial aspects and regulatory annual financial reporting for the water and wastewater utility services of the company. Mrs. Strickland also previously served in public accounting specializing in audits of governmental entities including municipalities and a regional solid waste authority. Mrs. Strickland graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with Highest Honors. Mrs. Strickland grew up in Hattiesburg and has continued to call it home with her husband and three sons. She enjoys spending time outside gardening and watching her son play baseball.
Julie Pittman Cooke, MS
Ms. Cooke is the Director of Communications for Groundworx bringing over 25 years experience working within the community, private sector, healthcare and higher education settings. She has extensive experience working with “at risk” families and individuals with physical and mental disabilities as an advocate, therapist, and educational coordinator through Federal Grant Projects. Ms. Cooke worked in public relations and community outreach for over 10 years as project coordinator and marketing administrator.
Ms. Cooke grew up here in Hattiesburg and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi. She has a passion for the environment and spending time outdoors with her son hiking, fishing, and gardening.
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