Our Team

Aundra Wallace leads JAXUSA Partnership as President, overseeing business development, workforce development, research and marketing across the seven-county Jacksonville region. Under his leadership, JAXUSA announced 116 projects, generating more than 17,000 direct jobs and $6.4 billion in capital investment from 2019 to 2025.

Tori Foster leads investor recruitment, onboarding and retention, and oversees planning and execution of JAXUSA’s signature events and investor meetings. She is responsible for managing, analyzing and forecasting the organization’s budget, and provides direct support to the business development team as companies evaluate the Jacksonville region for relocation or expansion. She holds a degree from the University of Central Florida.

Tricia Self provides executive support to the President of JAXUSA Partnership and coordinates project management, event planning and administrative operations across the business development team. Self manages day-to-day office operations, executive scheduling and project coordination for the President’s Office, ensuring business development activities move efficiently from inquiry through completion. She holds a degree from Regis University.

Greg Anderson serves companies evaluating the Jacksonville region for financial and professional services relocation or expansion. A 35-year veteran in financial services, he has also served two terms on Jacksonville’s City Council, including roles as council president, finance chair and transportation chair.

John Freeman leads business development for transportation & logistics and advanced manufacturing companies evaluating the Jacksonville region. A lifelong Northeast Florida resident, he brings deep expertise in international trade development and regional economic ecosystems.

Anna Lebesch, Ed.D., drives the strategies connecting talent, education and industry across the Jacksonville region. With more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, she has played a central role in creating more than 60 educational programs aligned with regional employer needs.

Melissa Vasseur is an experienced career development professional committed to building meaningful partnerships that help grow the talent pipeline to meet local needs. In her role, Melissa helps connect talent, education and industry with the career pathways campaign, EarnUp.org.

Kaci Kelley supports the JAXUSA talent and marketing team through communication initiatives, social media management, collateral design and event coordination. A Jacksonville native and University of North Florida graduate, Kelley channels firsthand knowledge of the region’s growth into her work, promoting it as a destination for talent and business.

Murphy Gray leads JAXUSA’s national and international brand communications and marketing, including content, public relations, advertising, social media and digital assets in support of business recruitment and talent attraction. A Jacksonville native and University of North Florida alumna (B.S. and M.S.), Murphy brings deep personal and professional connection to the region she promotes.

Krystal Martz provides research, data analysis and business intelligence support across JAXUSA’s business development, marketing and talent teams, advancing data-driven strategies that support the region’s economic growth. Martz holds degrees in industrial/organizational Psychology from the University of North Florida and from the University of New Haven. Her work spans competitive analysis, market research and strategic initiatives that inform how JAXUSA positions the Jacksonville region to site selectors and corporate decision-makers.

Tien Flowe supports JAXUSA projects and marketing materials with statistics, data and research, contributing to the business intelligence function that informs the organization’s regional positioning. Flowe holds a degree from the University of North Florida and applies her analytical background to the data needs of both the business development and marketing teams at JAXUSA Partnership.