About KEDC

Amy was born and raised in Killeen and graduated Killeen High School in 1979. She married James Millsap in 1979 and today has 3 grown children and 4 grandsons.Amy attended Central Texas College and received her Real Estate License in 1992, her brokers license in 1997. She worked for Barry's Dept. Store, CTC and Centel Phone Company, before starting at Morris Real Estate in 1987. She took over the company from Jack Morris in 2002.Amy is on the Board of Directors with the Killeen Food Care Center and the Killeen Rotary Club. She is a member of The American Business Women's Association, the Fort Hood Area Board of Realtors and AUSA.

Kendrick mentors local teenagers, supports small businesses, and engages with residents through neighborhood visits, city department ride-alongs, and community clean-ups. Originally from Sylvester, Georgia, and raised in Tampa, Florida, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1988 as an Armor Crewman and served 21 years, completing multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as humanitarian missions. After retirement, he managed aviation fuel logistics in the MiddleEast.Ass a community leader, Kendrick previously owned a Youth Sports Association and is the Central Texas Regional Director for Texas Youth Football All-Star. He is also involved with the Killeen Independent School District’s mentorship programs and health advisory council. A Killeen resident for over 25 years, his leadership has inspired many young men to achieve their goals.

Curt brings more than 30 years of experience in community banking, with a career defined by innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening local economies. He began as a commercial lender and most recently served as Market President and Chief Lending Officer of a $1.3 billion locally owned financial institution, where he also sat on the Board of Directors. A graduate of Sam Houston State University with a BBA in Finance, Curt furthered his expertise at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, completing the program in 2015. Early in his career at Citi, he developed credit analysis templates that were adopted across Texas, and throughout his career, he has consistently advanced credit analysis functions, streamlining systems and embedding risk management practices in multiple financial institutions. Beyond banking, Curt is deeply invested in his community. With a passion for economic development, he has helped local Economic Development Corporations structure innovative deals that support growth and opportunity. For nearly 20 years, he has also dedicated his time and expertise to the Boys & Girls Clubs, serving on local boards and focusing his efforts on creating positive outcomes for youth.

Debbie Ann Nash-King, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, along with master’s degrees in Human Resources from Tarleton State University and Social Work from the University of Southern California. She is an ordained minister and a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a Second Lieutenant and company commander at the Fort Hood Dental Clinic. After her military service, Ms. Nash-King became deeply engaged in community leadership and service, including roles with the Killeen NAACP, KISD Education Foundation, and numerous civic and veterans organizations. She is a recipient of the 2019 Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Award. Ms. Nash-King currently works on Fort Hood as a Career Counselor and serves on the Killeen City Council as Mayor Pro Tem for District 2. She resides in Killeen, Texas, and is the mother of one daughter, Elizabeth, a senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Kelly Brown is a Killeen, Texas native and graduate of Ellison High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and participated in an overseas study program in Morocco, which broadened his global perspective.Kelly began his banking career while in college and has spent more than 30 years in the industry, holding leadership roles with Bank of America, First National Bank Texas, and First Heroes National Bank. His experience includes serving as a Banking Center Manager, Commercial Lender, and Portfolio Manager. He currently serves as Community Bank President with Cadence Bank, focusing on relationship-based banking, community development, and sustainable growth. In addition to banking, Kelly and his family own Big Hoss BBQ, a local restaurant and catering business that has served the community since 2004. He is deeply involved in civic leadership and currently serves as Chairman of Seton Hospital, Armed Services YMCA, and the Killeen Economic Development Corporation, among other community roles. Kelly credits his success to the support of his wife of 14 years, Melissa.

Nina M. Cobb is widely considered a wonderful humanitarian, mother, and wife. She is married to Retired LTC Caesar D. Cobb, US Army. She is the mother of Caesar II, Daniel and David Cobb, the grandmother of Sawyer, Caesar III, Alicianna, and Kyson. She currently serves as Councilmember District #3 for the City of Killeen and Past Parliamentarian for the NFL’s Professional Football Professional Mother’s Association. Nina is employed as the Medical Response Emergency Nurse Coordinator for Bell County Public Health District. Her past time is spent reading and traveling. A member of Greater Vision Community Church and many organizations. She is the co-founder of ADN Beautillion Society, Inc., Her goal in life has always been quite simple: “to be the BEST Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Neighbor and most importantly a servant of our GOD.”

Todd Fox is the President of First Heroes National Bank. He served in the US Army for 24 years and retired as a Colonel in 2018. His last assignment was Fort Hood, Texas where he served as the Garrison Commander for Fort Hood and the Chief of Staff for III Corps and Fort Hood.Fox received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point, a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College, a Masters of Public Policy from Georgetown University, and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategy from the United States Army War College.He serves on multiple committees and boards in the community to include the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, Association of the United States Army Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter, the Armed Services YMCA Killeen, and the Texas Governor’s Committee to Support the Military.