April Eads, CEcD

Business Development Manager
Bristol TN Essential Services
Bristol, TN


April Eads is the Business Development Manager at Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) where she manages the Key Accounts Program and assists local industries by facilitating resources that may encourage job growth and capital investment in the community. She is also responsible for marketing and developing vacant property in two parks owned by BTES. She has been instrumental in receiving more than $1 million in grants to assist in land preparation and developing pad ready sites. Her passion for our future workforce is evident by her participation in Junior Achievement, Career Exploration and the Certified Workforce Readiness Committee.

April holds a bachelor’s degree and Master of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology and is a Certified Economic Developer. She is the recipient of The Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award, ETSU School of Business and Technology Horizon Award and the YWCA Tribute to Women Award. She is a member of the Bristol Morning Rotary Club and is currently serving a second term as President.


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