Let’s Create Together

Niki Vanderslice is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in Community & Economic Development. Prior to her current role as President & CEO of FCDA, Niki served as the Vice Chairman of the Board since her appointment to the authority in 2016. Her career has included positions with the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia EMC and as Downtown Development Director for Valdosta and Douglas, GA. Niki’s impressive background includes degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Georgia Southwestern State University, and a Master’s in Organizational Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University. Niki’s dedication to leadership development is evident through her participation in local, regional, and statewide leadership programs like Leadership Georgia. A Georgia native, Niki is deeply committed to her community, actively participating in multiple boards, including ABAC Foundation Board and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Niki, along with her husband Ed and their daughters, proudly call Fayette County home.

Amanda Fields is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA), where she leads strategic initiatives to strengthen Fayette County’s economy and ensure long-term sustainability. In this role, she fosters relationships with existing industries, spearheads workforce development programs, manages the county’s inventory of available sites and buildings, and coordinates statewide economic development projects to align with community goals. With over 20 years of experience in economic development that began at FCDA, she has served in leadership roles at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Coweta County Development Authority, and Electric Cities of Georgia. A Fayetteville native, Amanda is a graduate of Fayette County High School and Clayton State University. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys exercising, gardening, and spending time outdoors. She and her husband, Jeremy, stay busy cheering on their three children—one a talented musician, one an athlete on the baseball field, and one a performer in musical theater and chorus.

Lindsey Wooddy is the Vice President of Community Development at the Fayette County Development Authority, where she leads initiatives that drive strategic growth, attract business investment, and shape the longterm economic vision for Fayette County. A fourth-generation Fayette County native, Lindsey’s deep ties to the county shape her passion for its continued growth and vitality. Prior to joining FCDA, she served as the Director of Business Development at Trilith Studios for over 9 years, where she transformed the studio’s operations from a premier production facility into a thriving creative ecosystem. Over her tenure, she recruited nearly 50 companies to the Trilith campus and helped lead major development projects, including a $125 million studio expansion that positioned Trilith as the largest purposebuilt film studio in North America. Lindsey holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Real Estate Development degree from Georgia Tech. Her experience blends business development, real estate strategy, economic development, and a lifelong commitment to Fayette County. Outside of work, Lindsey is most proud of her role as a wife to Collin and mother to Juliet (4), Josie (2), and Aniston (8m). She enjoys gardening, learning, and creating lasting memories with her family and friends.