Together, we can Build a Better Alabama.

Nicole Jones, married name Nicole Jones Wadsworth, has dedicated her life to building Alabama’s communities. Dr. Nicole Jones' career involves the negotiation of complex economic development matters and commercial real estate transactions. A pioneer in her field, Nicole Jones earned four degrees and two certifications with a primary focus on business, contracts, and economic development as disciplines.

In 2017, Nicole Jones became the first person from 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 Jones is a conservative business leader and stateswoman.  Over the years, Nicole Jones 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, Nicole Jones learned how to better position communities in both urban and rural areas for growth.
 
Nicole Jones 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 Jones, as evidenced by her dedication to professional, civic, and philanthropic organizations and initiatives as a spokesperson, board member, and corporate sponsor.

Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth believes in Alabama, legacy, history, and heart. As an Alabama historian, Nicole offers a noteworthy perspective on economic and property development by helping communities and companies share their history and stories with others. Nicole exclaims, "When members of a community are given the opportunity to collaborate, cities and towns are built."
 
Nicole Jones spent her early career building her hometown of Huntsville. In 2013 and 2014, Nicole Jones was recognized for work with the I Shop Local campaign, a partnership initiative with the Small Business Administration focused on the economic development-related benefits of shopping locally for goods and services. Nicole Jones served as President of the North Alabama Commercial Brokerage Association (NALCOM) in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 and 2017, Nicole was a Finalist for the Russell Brown Executive Leadership Award, a tribute to the good works and generosity of the late Russell Brown, a lifetime achievement award and honor given to business leaders for outstanding contributions to the community.
 
Nicole Jones collaborates with other professionals and stays on the forefront of issues that affect economic policy. Nicole Jones took her vision statewide and is a member of business organizations and trade associations including the Business Council of Alabama, Manufacture Alabama, Strong Towns, Leadership Huntsville Alumni, Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations, University of Alabama National Alumni Association, Montgomery Symphony League, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Forestry Association, Alabama Cattlemen's Association, Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Madison Chamber of Commerce, Mobile Chamber, Alabama Legislative Club, Alabama Rural Health Association, Heritage Foundation, and several other industry, political, and civic associations.

Nicole Jones serves on the following boards and committees: Health Policy – BCA, Small Business – BCA, Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations, Alliance for Alabama's Infrastructure, Manufacture Alabama – Federal Affairs, Manufacture Alabama - Governmental Affairs, and The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum. Nicole Jones served a six-year term on the Heart of the Valley YMCA Board of Directors and remains a staunch advocate for healthy living/a healthy Alabama.
 
Faith, family, and community-building are Nicole Jones' Life's Work. Nicole's husband, Attorney and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, works diligently to bring jobs, healthcare, and community development to north and central Alabama. Legacy is an integral part of her core, and Nicole Jones instills the values of hard work and servant leadership upon their college-aged children, who often accompany them to projects and volunteer opportunities.
 
Nicole Jones 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. Nicole Jones Wadsworth is a former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and was the sole person consistently focused on improving the quality of life for Alabamians in five key areas: industry recruitment and retention, workforce development, statewide infrastructure improvements, rural healthcare, and public safety. Nicole's continued attention to solutions, rather than platitudes, shows that together, we can Build a Better Alabama.