Karl Heck

Karl Heck

President and CEO, Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc.

Franklin, VA 23851

Phone (757) 562-1958 x304

Bio
Karl oversees the organization and its activities, and also focuses on administration of economic and industrial development activities throughout the City and County that retain and attract businesses, expand the local tax base and market the community to businesses and workers. He also represents Franklin Southampton regionally and beyond to foster business development and growth. Karl received his M.S. from the University of Toronto in Urban Planning with a concentration in Community and Economic Development, and his B.A. from Le Moyne College in Economics and Political Science.