About MAST
What is MAST?
The MAST initiative is a strategy for chemical industry growth in Alabama. A 60-mile stretch through the Mobile area including McIntosh, Axis, Saraland and Theodore, the MAST Gulf Coast Chemical Corridor is an established area for development of Alabama’s chemical industry.
Mission
The MAST initiative strives to further the area’s growth, expand on the area’s existing strengths as a leading hub for the chemical industry and support the companies making a home in Alabama by highlighting synergies, identifying opportunities, recruiting companies and promoting a strategic approach to the continued economic development of the state.
Mission
The MAST initiative strives to further the area’s growth, expand on the area’s existing strengths as a leading hub for the chemical industry and support the companies making a home in Alabama by highlighting synergies, identifying opportunities, recruiting companies and promoting a strategic approach to the continued economic development of the state.
Our Experts
Amendi Stephens
PROJECT MANAGER
ALABAMA POWER
Amendi Stephens represents Industrial Business Development within Alabama Power Company’s Economic and Community Development organization. She has over 15 years of experience in the utility industry. Her experience as a Business Development Manager along with her analytical skills and background in chemical engineering uniquely suits her as a key resource to industrial companies seeking to grow their businesses within the state of Alabama.
205.257.3947 (office)
404.583.3269 (cell)
Christopher Mayfield
EXISTING INDUSTRY
ALABAMA POWER
Christopher Mayfield represents Existing Industry within Alabama Power Company’s Economic and Community Development organization. Prior to this role, Christopher served as the director of Existing Industry for the Economic Development department at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
251.431.8654
David Rodgers
VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MOBILE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
David serves as the Vice President of Economic Development at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. David’s department is the lead economic development agency for the City of Mobile and Mobile County. In his role, David oversees the day-to-day operations of the department that consist of industrial recruitment, international trade, foreign direct investment, workforce development, talent attraction, existing industry relations, and investor relations. David serves on the Board of Directors for the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, USA Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, and the South Alabama Workforce Development Council. David was born and raised in Mobile and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
251.431.8657
drodgers@mobilechamber.com
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