Jeremy Arthur, IOM, CCE
- Executive Director, Government & Economic Development Institute at Auburn University
A fifth-generation Alabamian, Jeremy Arthur’s commitment to leadership and service to his community, state, and beyond is well-documented. Jeremy serves as the executive director of the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) at Auburn University where he leads the Institute’s efforts promoting effective government policy and management, civic engagement, economic prosperity, and improved quality of life for the State of Alabama and its communities.
Previously, Jeremy served as president of the 1,000+ member Prattville (AL) Area Chamber of Commerce and then as president & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama. He is past chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Organization Management, Board of Trustees. He also serves as an Institute faculty member, past chairman of the Southeast Institute site, and past chairman of the Institute Curriculum Committee.
Jeremy enjoys Auburn Tiger football; SEC men’s basketball; traveling the globe to learn about other cultures and food; exploring Alabama’s rich and diverse history; and reading the works of his favorite author, Alabama-native Nelle Harper Lee.
