The Pike County Economic Development Corporation announced Monday the appointment of Ted Clem as its next president, effective April 1, 2025.
“After a nationwide search to find the person that would be best to lead this organization, our board unanimously chose Ted Clem,” John Ramage, Chairman of PCEDC Board of Directors, said. “Ted is committed to growing Pike County and attracting new industries to our area.”
Clem has spent the last decade as a senior project manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce where he was integral in the recruitment of new industries to the state. During his tenure at the agency, Alabama benefitted from the creation of 60,000 new jobs and capital investments exceeding $800 million.
“I am excited to return to Pike County to join the team at PCEDC and work with a strong slate of elected officials and business leaders to help continue the growth this area has enjoyed,” Clem explained. “Coming home is always a good feeling. My wife and I could not be more excited.”
Clem received his Bachelor’s degree from Troy State University and is often remembered as the player who kicked the game-winning field goal to secure the school’s Division II National Championship in 1984. Just last month, Troy University announced that the fabled kick has earned Clem a spot in the school’s Sports Hall of Fame.
About PCEDC: Founded in 2002, the Pike County Economic Development Corporation, PCEDC, is a non-profit organization that focuses on continually improving the quality of life in Pike County, Alabama, by working with existing industry and recruiting new businesses to create more jobs in the area. Pike County Economic Development works with a variety of industrial partners, the Pike County Commission, the City of Troy, the City of Brundidge and Pike County as a whole.
