Paris Economic Development Corporation

  • Members: 7
  • Length of Term: 3 years, No Term Limits (Res. 2024-022)
  • Appointed By: City Council 
  • Regular Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday 
  • Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. 
  • Meeting Location: Council Chamber 
  • Duties/Purpose: Administers 4A sales tax funds for the promotion and enhancement of job creation and retention and other economic development activities of the City of Paris through development of incentives and short-term and long-term planning.  Members must be residents of Lamar County (Resolution No. 2017-016), and qualified voters.
Current MembersTerm
Josh Bray07/01/2023 – 06/30/2026
Curtis Fendley07/01/2023 – 06/30/2026
Chase Coleman07/01/2023 – 06/30/2026
Erik Roddy07/01/2025 – 06/30/2028
Marshall Dougherty, Jr.07/01/2025 – 06/30/2028
A.J. Hashmi07/01/2024 – 06/30/2027
Mark Homer07/01/2024 – 06/30/2027


Mihir Pankaj (Mayor - Ex-Officio)
Rose Beverly (City Manager - Ex-Officio)
Brandon Bell (County Judge - Ex Officio)
Stephen Benson (PJC President - Ex-Officio)