Callie Cook joined the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) as a Director of Business Development in February 2022. As a statewide project manager, she focused on attracting companies to Tennessee, with a particular emphasis on companies in the Healthcare & Life Sciences and Clean Technology sectors. Since 2022, Callie has been instrumental in bringing over 1,700 high-quality jobs to Tennessee, recruiting major companies such as Schneider Electric, Type One Energy, NewBasis LLC, and Orano USA.
In July 2024, Callie advanced to the position of Global Director of Research and Development Initiatives. In this role, she spearheads efforts to attract research and development investments to the state by showcasing Tennessee’s robust R&D infrastructure. Callie works alongside colleagues and stakeholders to position the state as a premier destination for innovation-driven enterprises.
A native of Nashville, Callie graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and a minor in General Business. Before returning to Tennessee in 2021 with her husband, Reed, she spent five years on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., honing her skills in project management and government relations. In 2024, she was named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect, further underscoring her contributions in the field.
Callie finds the greatest fulfillment in her role by fostering strong relationships with community partners, managing complex projects, and playing a pivotal part in creating well-paying, impactful job opportunities for Tennesseans.
