Chris Kinnett

Economic-development veteran Chris Kinnett joined the Perry County Development Corporation as its president and chief executive officer in June of 2007.

Kinnett has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, including terms at the helm of the Johnson County Development Corp. and the Knox County Development Corp. Kinnett also served as treasurer of the Indiana Economic Development Association, a state-wide organization which strives to promote Indiana’s economic welfare.

While serving other communities, Kinnett was responsible for the recruitment of domestic and foreign companies to Indiana and for developing innovative programs and partnerships to facilitate economic development activities. He also brings extensive port experience to the position, having served as director of the Indiana Port Commission in Jeffersonville and Mt. Vernon.

As president and CEO of the PCDC, Kinnett works with area businesses to enhance their strengths and opportunities while continuing to work toward recruiting additional businesses to the Perry County community. In addition, he serves as the lead team member on the PCDC’s community enhancement efforts, which involve workforce education, residential recruitment and community branding.

Carol Hagedorn

A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Hagedorn majored in print journalism and minored in business law. She served as a reporter for multiple area newspapers before being introduced to the Perry County Development Corporation in 1992 while working with the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to joining the PCDC staff, job assignments included Communications Associate for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand and Marketing Director for Citizens National Bank (now Old National).

Hagedorn resides in Tell City with her husband Brett, and their children, Emily and Kyle.