Patricia Oldham

Patricia Oldham has been named executive director of the Johnson City Development Authority (JCDA) Board of Directors. A certified planner, Oldham has a long history of civic and volunteer service in the community and is a native of Johnson City. She spent six years as director of community outreach and economic development for ETSU and has served in numerous roles with Bristol; Bristol, Va.; Jonesborough, Knoxville, and Washington and Unicoi counties. She holds a master’s degree in planning for the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree in government from The Centre College of Kentucky. She earned credentials from the American Institute of Certified Planners through the American Planning Association and the designation of Tennessee Certified Economic Developer from the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, Institute for Public Service.