Let’s Create Together

MEET OUR FCDA TEAM

Niki Vanderslice

President & CEO

nvanderslice@fayettega.org

Rosie Matta

Director of Operations

rmatta@fayettega.org

Amanda Fields

Vice President, Economic Development

afields@fayettega.org

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.

Rosie Matta is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience and a strong foundation in business and community development. Since joining the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) in 2018, she has been instrumental in driving the organization’s growth and success. Her extensive experience supporting C-suite executives and leadership has been a key asset to the FCDA. Born in Buffalo, New York, Rosie has called Fayette County home for nearly two decades, where she and her husband have raised their three children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three cherished grandchildren. Rosie’s commitment to her family and faith continues to fuel her dedication to excellence in both her professional and personal life.

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.