Courtney D. Pogue, CCIM, CEcD, CRE, is a distinguished economic and community development leader, currently serving as the Senior Director of the Equitable Developer Academy for Grow America. He has a proven track record of fostering economic growth and development across various regions. Notably, as the Director of Economic and Community Development for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, and the Director of Economic Development for the City of Dallas, Texas, Pogue facilitated over $2.8 billion in private investment and secured commitments for more than 15,000 jobs. His work in Dallas included oversight of key programs such as tax increment financing, new markets tax credits, and small business development.