Dean Mitchell, the former executive director of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, has been named the new director of HudsonAlpha Wiregrass.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Dean has joined HudsonAlpha and will be leading our new initiative in the Wiregrass region,” HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology President Neil Lamb said in a Thursday news release announcing Mitchell’s role. “Dean has a unique understanding of the opportunities in the Wiregrass and we’re honored to have him as part of our team.”
As the executive director of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Mitchell was responsible for the chamber’s overall operations. He worked on projects related to economic, community, and workforce development. Mitchell graduated from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Maggie, have three sons. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Organizational Management, Dothan 101, Leadership Dothan, and Leadership Alabama. He received his Alabama-accredited chamber executive certification and was named the 2022 chamber professional of the year for Alabama.
HudsonAlpha Wiregrass will focus on agricultural genomic research to create new varieties of drought and disease-resistant Alabama peanuts. The work will involve collaborations with regional universities and the Wiregrass Research Extension Center in Headland, according to Thursday’s news release.HudsonAlpha Wiregrass will recruit agriculture tech start-up companies, creating an “eco-system for entrepreneurs” and small businesses.
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