Our Staff
Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. Staff
Karl T. Heck
President and CEO
Karl oversees the organization and its activities, and also focuses on administration of economic and industrial development activities throughout the City and County that retain and attract businesses, expand the local tax base and market the community to businesses and workers. He also represents Franklin Southampton regionally and beyond to foster business development and growth.
Karl received his M.S. from the University of Toronto in Urban Planning with a concentration in Community and Economic Development, and his B.A. from Le Moyne College in Economics and Political Science.
Contact: kheck@franklinsouthamptonva.com
Ashley C. Covington
Marketing and Existing Business Manager
Ashley has been with the office since June of 2013 and received her B.S. from Longwood University in Business Administration.
Contact: acovington@franklinsouthamptonva.com
Kimberly A. Tucker
Business Development Manager
Kim focuses on business lead generation, assisting with the administration of economic expansion, re-development and retention projects in Franklin Southampton. She serves as our Local Zone Administrator for the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program and is also tasked with initial in-take and pre-screening process for new clients applying to the Franklin Business Center program.
Kim has a strong background in relationship management and sales, small business growth, and executive administration.
Contact: ktucker@franklinsouthamptonva.com
Gloria Worrell
Administrative Assistant
Contact: admin@franklinsouthamptonva.com