About Us

Matt Forshee

President/CEO

Matt Forshee serves as the President and CEO of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA).

His responsibilities include directing county wide marketing and recruitment efforts for new businesses and industries to Fayette County and three of its five municipalities (Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone).

This involves both national and international recruitment of companies such as small to mid-sized corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturers in the fields of plastics and polymers, aerospace, back office support companies, contract manufacturers, metals, electronics and niche distributors.

Due to Fayette’s close proximity to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a key recruitment focus is also on international companies wishing to set up their first US facility.

This is Matt’s second stint at the helm of FCDA. He was in this position from 2006 – 2010, left for two years to run the Athens, GA Economic Development Foundation and returned to FCDA in December of 2011. Matt’s diverse career in economic and community development has included stints in both public and private practice, serving as both a Planning Director and an Economic Development Director for local government, an economic development consultant and designing residential and commercial developments at an Atlanta Land Planning firm.

Matt is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), the Southeastern Economic Developers Council (SEDC) and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Matt is a 2007 Graduate of the Atlanta Regional Leadership Institute. He’s also an avid photographer when he can find the time and the subject matter.

Matt and his wife Allison have three children and the family resides in Fayette County.

Contact Info

Phone: 770-461-5253

Email: mforshee@fayettega.org