Our Team
Allison J. H. Thompson, CEcD, EDFP
Director of Economic Development
972-291-5132 ext. 3
allison.thompson@cedarhilltx.com
Allison J. H. Thompson holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University, an MA in Urban Affairs from the University of Texas of Arlington as well as professional certifications from both the International Economic Development Council and the National Development Council; CEcD and EDFP respectively.
Currently employed by the City of Cedar Hill, Texas, a thriving community in southwest Dallas County on Joe Pool Lake, she is the Director for the Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation and Director of Economic Development for the City.
Her experience ranges from consulting on strategic economic development planning to managing a regional economic development organization. She has served as director of economic development in several Texas cities.
Current active memberships: IEDC, TEDC, CoreNet, IAMC, NAIOP, CREW, ICSC, SCR, NTCAR, DFW Marketing Team, Rotary, and Lions.
Michaela Dollar, Marketing, Events, and Business Retention Manager
972-291-5132 ext. 2
michaela.dollar@cedarhilltx.com
Michaela joined the Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation in August 2008, when she moved to Texas from her home town of Panama City, Florida. In addition to economic development and tourism, her experience includes graphic art and web design, marketing communication and television production. She holds a BS in Business Communication from Florida State University, and an MA in Communication from the University of Texas at Arlington. In 2007, she was awarded the Stellar Award for Marketing in e-Media from the Florida Economic Development Council. In 2011, she won the Focus Daily News' Focus on Excellence City Employee of the Year award.
Michaela is a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), American Marketing Association DFW Chapter, Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB), Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA), American Bus Association (ABA), National Tour Association (NTA), DFW Area Tourism Council, Best Southwest Partnership, Leadership Southwest Board of Directors, and Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Program.
Jean Dyer, Executive Assistant
(972) 291-5132 ext. 1
jean.dyer@cedarhilltx.com
Jean moved to Texas from Akron, Ohio, in 1983 after her husband became a head basketball coach for a Dallas high school. By 1984, Jean had worked her way to business manager of a retail store at the Loew's Anatole Hotel through the Trammel Crow Company. She eventually landed a job with Avis Rent-A-Car where she stayed for twelve years.
Jean worked as administrative secretary in the City of Cedar Hill's Development Services Department for five years before joining the Economic Development Corporation team. She earned her BA in Business Management from the University of Akron.