About Us

Get to know us


Our team is made up of business, education, and government leaders. Together, we work to help our businesses and communities become more prosperous.

Vision

A prosperous future powered by strategic partnerships, where economic growth enhances quality of life and preserves the unique character of our community.

Mission

To drive sustainable economic growth by retaining and attracting businesses, supporting entrepreneurship, expanding community capacity, and promoting the county as a vibrant place to live, work, and invest.

Our Team


Ray Jordan

Ray Jordan

Executive Director

(910) 592-8921

rjordan@sampsonedc.com

Sampson County Economic Development Advisory Board


2024-2026

Chuck Spell, Chair
Hog Slat

Gary Mac Herring, Jr., Immediate Past President
Mary Mack's, Inc.

Amber Halstead
Sampson Regional Medical Center

Robby James
James Trading Company

Jeff Nethercutt
Star Communications [Retired]

Craig Richardson
Smithfield Foods [Retired]

Bill Scott
First Citizens Bank [Retired]

Bartley Warren
WF Partnership

Georgina Zeng
ELC Real Estate

Allen Vann
County Manager
Sampson County

Amanda Bradshaw
Sampson Community College

James P. Duncan
City of Clinton

Tate Naylor
Naylor Insurance Agency

Dr. Bill Starling
Sampson Community College

Samantah Wullenwaber
Mid-Carolina WDB

Paul Allen
County Attorney
Sampson County

Ray Jordan
Executive Director
Sampson County Economic Development

Did you know?


Sampson County is home to the world's fifth oldest tree, a bald cypress estimated at 2,628 years old. Many nearby are more than 1,000 years old.