Mary Lesa Pegg

Business Recruitment Manager for the Food Processing Industry, Economic Development Partnership of NC

Mary Lesa Pegg joined the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in October 2020. Part of the EDPNC’s mission is to focus on recruiting new business, supporting existing business and helping small businesses get their start; a mission that aligns well with NCFIL's purpose. Her main role is to attract food and beverage companies to North Carolina and assist with site selection searches. A graduate of East Carolina University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Mary Lesa started her career in high education administration prior to joining EDPNC.