Leon Darren Harper

Preservation Assistant

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Kingsland, Georgia, United States

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Timeline
About me
Project Manager at Camden County Joint Development Authority
Education
- University of Georgia - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
  2003 -
  Downtown Development Authority Advance Training
- University of Georgia - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
  2009 - 2009
  Basic and Advanced Development Authority Training Economic Development Training
- Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commission
  2007 - 2007
  Historic Preservation Commission Training
- The Georgia Academy for Economic Development
  2006 - 2006
  Regional Economic and Leadership Development
  Activities and Societies: Region 12 - Coastal Georgia - Georgia Academy for Economic Development Class
- The Community Planning Institute - Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs and Ga. Planning Association
  2005 - 2005
  Certified Planning Commissioner
- Main Street 101 - Georgia Department of Community Affairs
  2004 - 2004
  Main Street and Downtown Development
- The Georgia Academy for Economic Development
  2000 - 2000
  Vision to Regional Results
  Region 12 - Coastal Georgia - Georgia Academy for Economic Development Class
- UGA-Carl Vinson Institute of Government
  2005 - 2007
  Certificate of Management Management Development Program
- Savannah College of Art and Design
  1990 - 1993
  Bachelor of Fine Arts Historic Preservation
- Troy University
  2013 - 2013
  Year 1 and Year 2 - Community Development Institute Community Economic Development
Experience
- F. Larry Evans Architect, P.C.
  Jan 1992 - Jan 1999
  Preservation Assistant
  Research and documentation of historic rehabilitation/renovation projects to include facilitation of national register nominations and historic tax credit applications. Also provided support with other company related projects to include coordination of marketing packets, development of project specifications, and documentation for neo-traditional design projects.
- The Brunswick Company
  Jan 1993 - Jan 2006
  President
  Consultant for historic tax credit rehabilitation projects, including preparation of state and federal historic tax credit applications, as well a full documentation of historic properties.
- Bryan-Lang Historical Library
  Nov 1999 - May 2006
  Executive Director
  Administration of historic library/archives including management, maintenance and preservation of historical records from Camden County, Facilitated grant writing projects as well as grant administration. Provided heritage education to local school teachers as well as made presentations on heritage topics to local and regional organizations.
- City of Kingsland - Economic Development Department
  May 2006 - Aug 2014
  Director
  Responsible for administration of City of Kingsland economic development efforts to encourage economic diversification and job growth within a community economic development approach. Serve as Executive Director/Secretary for the Kingsland Development Authority and assist them in local economic development efforts.
- Camden County Joint Development Authority
  Aug 2014 - now
  Project Manager
- Harper Davis, LLC
  Jan 2021 - now
  President/Founder
  Providing consulting assistant for developers and communities to help plan and structure redevelopment projects in Southeast Georgia.
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Study in CRE Development
  NAIOP
  Jul 2025
  View certificate
- Professional Community Economic Developer
  Community Development Council
  Aug 2017
- Development Finance Certified Professional
  Council of Development Finance Agencies
  Jun 2020
- Economic Development Finance Professional
  National Development Council
  Apr 2009
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Leon Darren Harper
  Preservation Achievement Award Historic Preservation Division - Georgia DNR May 2006