Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Angela Berch of Carrollton the new vice president of Economic Development.

Berch, who stepped into her new role on Feb. 16, previously served as vice president of Economic Development and Community Relations at West Georgia Technical College in Carrollton since June 2019.

“I am very pleased to announce the addition of Angela Berch to GNTC as vice president of Economic Development,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, GNTC president. “Angela has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of economic and workforce development in Georgia, as well as Mississippi. She joins an incredible Economic Development team committed to being a solution provider to employers combating workforce challenges.”

As vice president of Economic Development at GNTC, Berch will be responsible for the implementation of all initiatives sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia to enhance the economy of northwest Georgia. This includes providing support to the region’s community economic development enterprises and the development of locally-initiated economic development programs such as customized employee training, short-term career training and locally-initiated continuing education programs.

She will be actively involved in the recruitment of new business and the expansion of existing businesses within the college’s nine-county service area and will serve as a local point of contact for Georgia Quick Start. Additionally, she will develop and maintain partnerships with area chambers of commerce, business leaders, local governments and community development leaders.