About FloridaWest
Maximizing Economic Potential
Located in the city of Pensacola and Escambia County, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is the community’s economic development organization with the mission of building, growing and sustaining economic potential and prosperity for all.
We are maximizing Northwest Florida’s economic potential through
» Leveraging our military strength in aviation and cybersecurity
» Creative solutions aimed at attracting and recruiting new businesses and industry
» Partnering with existing businesses to drive expansion
» Investing in technology and talent development to spur innovation and better jobs
» Nurturing the global contributions of local entrepreneurs
» Developing community assets to position our area as a rich and fertile location for individual, community and corporate growth that is sustainable
Learn more about Economic Development and it improves our economic well-being and quality of life
Our Dedicated Staff

Executive Search Underway
Chief Executive Officer
Position Open

Melissa Stoker
Director of Operations
850.860.4177

Danita Andrews
Chief Business Development Officer
850.503.0907

Casey Campbell
CO:LAB Office Manager
850.503.0269

Patrick Rooney
Director of Entrepreneurial Development
850.497.3794
Our Board of Directors
Rick Byars
Gulf Power Company
David Bear
Lewis Bear Company
Ryan Tilley
Escambia County Representative
Olevia McNally
Donnie McMahon
Don Palmer
Charletha Powell
Jim Waite
Investor Level:
Kelvin Enfinger
Greenhut Construction
Investor
K.C. Gartman
Investor
Marcus McBride
Investor
Chris Plaeger
Bear General Contractors
Investor
Ed Meadows
Investor
Dave Murzin
Investor
An Alliance of Success
Through active partnership, collaboration and cooperation, we are helping to bridge connections, explore new possibilities and expand horizons. We are an alliance of more than a hundred public and private entities, and we understand that in business, you’re only as strong as the company you keep. Here are a few of ours.





















