J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Mission Products and Services Location Directions Institute Directory Leadership Bibliography Status of Leadership in Georgia Links David Mills, Ed. Dr. David Mills is a Public Service Associate with the University of Georgia. He is the Director of the Office of Economic Development Assistance . Prior to his current position, Mills was the Assistant Director for Economic Development Research and Special Programs for the University's Business Outreach Services and Small Business Development Center. He has also served the University's public service and outreach program as an Agricultural Research Assistant, County Extension Agent in Colquitt County, County Extension Director in Houston County, District Agent for Community and Rural Development Programs, and as a District Director for the Small Business Development Center.
Mills is an alumnus of Leadership Georgia.
He is a member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and serves on the Board of Directors. He is a member of the American Economic Development Council and chairs the Rural Section. Mills was recently awarded the University of Georgia's Walter B. Hill Award for Distinguished Achievement in Public Service and Outreach. Mills holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Georgia College, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Valdosta State University, and a Doctorate in Education from The University of Georgia. His areas of expertise and research interests are community economic development, strategic planning, leadership development and rural development.