TONI SCHINDLER, Fulton County Economic Development

Toni Schindler is the director of marketing and communications for Fulton County Economic Development (FCEDC), and was instrumental in the development of the organization which now boasts over 100 members. In 2015, FCEDC impacted $124,600,000 of new investment and the creation of 303 new jobs.

Schindler hosts and produces a bi-monthly radio show on WMTR highlighting County officials, departments, and events. She has also spearheaded educational initiatives with Fulton County Schools that bring County government into classrooms, focusing on civics and career opportunities. In 2015, she organized onsite tours of County offices and departments for over 230 students providing experiences that enhance civic responsibility, education, and engagement.

She also led strategic efforts to align Arrowhead Behavioral Health with a TRICARE certified military program for active duty, veterans, and dependents at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, as well as several other military entities.