Meet Nicole Wadsworth

We are making history in the state of Alabama. When members of a community have the opportunity to collaborate, cities and towns are built.
Nicole J. Wadsworth, PhD, MBA, MS
Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth has dedicated her life to building Alabama’s communities. Nicole J. Wadsworth's career involves the negotiation of complex economic development matters and commercial real estate transactions. A pioneer in her field, Nicole earned four degrees and two certifications with a primary focus on business, contracts, and economic development as disciplines.
In March of 2017, Nicole became the first person in Huntsville/North Alabama and among the first group in the state of Alabama to earn the EDAA Leadership Certification. The certification is granted by the EDAA Leadership Institute, a partnership between the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) and Auburn University’s Government and Economic Development Institute (GEDI).
Dr. Nicole Wadsworth is a conservative business leader and stateswoman. Over the years, Nicole has made a concerted effort to visit communities and organizations throughout our state as a method to share best practices. By visiting all of Alabama’s 67 counties more than 25 times as a member of the private sector, Nicole Wadsworth learned how to better position communities in both urban and rural areas for growth.
Nicole Wadsworth works with Alabama’s primary industries daily and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of business and industry within our state. Being a productive member of society is an inherent component of Nicole Wadsworth, as evidenced by her dedication to professional, trade, civic, and philanthropic organizations as a board member, sponsor, and participant. Nicole collaborates with other professionals and stays on the forefront of issues that affect economic policy.
Faith, family, and community-building are Dr. Nicole Wadsworth's Life's Work. Nicole's husband, Attorney and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, works diligently to bring jobs, healthcare, and community development to House District 14. Legacy is an integral part of her core, and Nicole J. Wadsworth instills the values of hard work and servant leadership upon their children, who often accompany them to projects and volunteer opportunities.
Nicole utilizes her network of business and industry connections built over a lifetime in all of Alabama’s dominant industries and takes economic development to unparalleled levels. For businesses to thrive, we need to cut red tape. To lift people out of poverty, to build our people up, and to sustain our talent, we must place Alabamians on a pathway to meaningful and lasting employment. Together we can be confident in a prosperous future for Alabama with Dr. Nicole Wadsworth.
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