A proven communicator and strategic marketer, Jackie Brehm Edmondson has stepped into the role of manager of marketing and member services for Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC).
She brings 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, and community engagement to the position. At CVEC, Edmondson is responsible for developing and implementing marketing programs for the Coosa Valley family of service companies, including Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative, Coosa Valley Propane, and Coosa Valley Technologies. She will also lead Member Services initiatives aimed at continuing strong relationships between CVEC employees and the cooperative’s members.
“Jackie’s experience, leadership, and passion for serving communities make her an exceptional addition to our team,” said Jon Cullimore, general manager of CVEC. “We are excited about the innovation and energy she brings to the Marketing and Member Services Department.”
Edmondson is a graduate of Troy University, where she earned a degree in public relations and print journalism. She launched her career as a lifestyles reporter for newspapers in Alabama and North Carolina before transitioning into public relations.
Her first professional PR role was with the Richmond County School System in North Carolina, where she served as director of public relations and volunteerism. After 3 years, she returned to her home state of Alabama to join The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Gadsden as manager of internal communications and public relations, a position she held for 13 years. She then spent a decade at Gadsden State Community College as director of public relations and marketing.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Edmondson has been widely recognized for her extensive community service. She is currently on the Public Relations Committee for the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama and the Worlds of Work of East Alabama Planning Committee. She has served as board president for the United Way of Etowah County, the Boys and Girls Club of Gadsden/ Etowah, and the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association. Her involvement with the Chamber of Commerce of Gadsden/Etowah has included leadership of the Excellence in Education Committee and service on the Existing Business and Growth Committee and the Leadership Etowah Committee. She has also contributed her time to the Gadsden Public Library Foundation, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the American Red Cross.
Her dedication to service has earned her numerous honors, including recognition as a Super Citizen by the Liberty Legacy Foundation and Attalla Elementary School, Board Member of the Year by the Alabama Area Council of the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.
Edmondson lives in Glencoe with her husband, Todd. They are parents to Sarah Kate, 22, and Mary Elizabeth, 20.