click to enlarge Bonni Waters retiring from JREDC
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Bonni Waters, left, is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation. Kristin Jamison, right, serves as president of JREDC.

Bonni Waters is retiring after nearly three decades with the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation.

Her journey with the JREDC began in 1996 as an administrative assistant. Over the years, her role evolved, first to market research analyst and eventually to vice president. Waters has helped to shape the organization’s strategies, ensuring that Jacksonville and the surrounding region remain competitive in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Waters said that she takes great pride in her work on key projects, including a Jacksonville promotional video and Scott County’s website development. 

“I’ve always loved being in a supporting role,” she said. “Whether it was research, marketing or simply making sure things ran smoothly, I felt like an integral part of everything we accomplished.”

Waters is assisting part-time until a replacement can begin employment, helping with meeting notices, financial reports and training the new hire.

Beyond work, she said she's eager to embrace the freedom that retirement brings. An avid quilter and embroidery enthusiast, she looks forward to picking up projects she previously put on hold. Waters and her husband, Kenny, also plan to take extended trips across the country.

“I’ll miss the team and being part of something bigger than myself,” Waters said. “But I’m excited for what’s next.”

The mission of JREDC is to create, expand, recruit and retain job opportunities for Morgan and Scott counties. The investor-based group traces its beginnings to 1964 when the Jacksonville Area Industrial Corporation was formed with the objective of creating jobs by acquiring new industries and assisting the growth of existing industries.

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