Kendrick J. Curtis

Kendrick J. Curtis serves as an Adjunct Professor of Geography at Jackson State Community College while holding a full-time position as Assistant Executive Director for the Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association (MTIDA). His career bridges academic geography and practical economic development, leveraging expertise in urban systems and spatial analysis.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geography from University of North Alabama (2000)
• Master of Science (MS) in Geography from University of Tennessee (2003)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography from University of Tennessee (2008)

Dr. Curtis specializes in the intersection of Economic and Urban Geography, with particular focus on infrastructure-land use relationships and location-based economic dynamics. His professional work applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze decentralized wastewater systems' impact on urban growth patterns, industrial site development, and regulatory frameworks. This integration of theoretical geography with real-world planning challenges demonstrates how spatial thinking solves complex community development problems.

As an educator since 2007, he has taught online geography courses across multiple institutions including Troy University and Florence Darlington Technical College, bringing practitioner insights to classroom instruction. His MTIDA role involves direct community engagement through GIS-driven site development strategies and economic attraction initiatives, translating geographic principles into actionable economic development frameworks for Middle Tennessee communities.