Jacob Miller Named Operations Project Manager and Emily Price Named Bookkeeper at One of the Nation’s Largest Industrial Parks
TEXARKANA, USA — TexAmericas Center has announced the hiring of Jacob Miller as Operations Project Manager and Emily Price as Bookkeeper, strengthening the organization’s operations and finance teams as it continues to support industrial growth, redevelopment and business attraction across its 12,000-acre campus.
TexAmericas Center owns and operates one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in the United States. The organization is currently ranked as the No. 5 industrial park in the country and continues to serve companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
The new hires will support TexAmericas Center’s continued growth, tenant services, property management, infrastructure coordination and financial operations.
Jacob Miller Joins TexAmericas Center as Operations Project Manager
As Operations Project Manager, Miller will support TexAmericas Center’s day-to-day operations, property management, infrastructure planning and redevelopment activities.
His responsibilities include:
- Construction management support
- Facilities evaluation
- Property planning
- Mapping and infrastructure coordination
- Development project oversight
- Support for redevelopment activities across the industrial campus
Miller recently earned a Bachelor of Construction Science from Texas A&M University and is currently completing his Master of Land and Property Development. He brings experience in construction management, estimating, site planning and multifamily development through previous roles with Ellis Custom Homes, JPI and Clark Building Group.
“Jacob brings a strong combination of technical knowledge, project experience, and long-term planning insight to our operations team,” said Scott Norton, Executive Director and CEO of TexAmericas Center. “His background in construction and land development aligns well with the complex infrastructure and redevelopment work taking place across our property.”
Emily Price Named Bookkeeper for TexAmericas Center
As Bookkeeper, Price will support TexAmericas Center’s finance operations and help maintain efficient financial processes as the organization continues to grow.
Her responsibilities include:
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll support
- Monthly reporting
- Budgeting assistance
- Financial record management
- Tenant invoicing
- Vendor coordination
- Reconciliations
- Financial documentation and reporting compliance
“Emily’s attention to detail and organizational skills make her a valuable addition to our finance team,” Norton said. “Her role is important to maintaining efficient financial operations and supporting the continued growth of TexAmericas Center.”
New Hires Support Growth at Major Industrial and Logistics Hub
The addition of Miller and Price comes as TexAmericas Center continues to expand its role as a major industrial, logistics and advanced manufacturing destination.
Located on the Texas side of the Texarkana metropolitan area, TexAmericas Center offers development-ready land, rail access, logistics services, build-to-suit capabilities and flexible real estate solutions for companies looking to expand or establish operations in the region.
The organization’s operating model allows companies to move faster through development, permitting and occupancy processes, helping reduce public review timelines and accelerate speed-to-occupancy.
TexAmericas Center Industrial Park Highlights
TexAmericas Center offers companies a strategic location and a broad range of industrial development advantages, including:
- Approximately 12,000 development-ready acres
- About 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial product
- Service reach across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas
- Authority Having Jurisdiction over development processes on the property
- Potential 12- to 18-month savings in public review time
- On-site rail infrastructure and logistics services
- Build-to-suit, lease and greenfield development capabilities
- Third-party logistics services
- Foreign Trade Zone designation
- Texas Enterprise Zone designation
- Opportunity Zone and New Market Tax Credit Census Tract benefits
Rail and Logistics Assets Strengthen Site Competitiveness
TexAmericas Center is positioned within a strong transportation corridor that includes state highways, interstates, air freight and rail access from a central U.S. location.
Seven rail lines converge in the Texarkana region. TexAmericas Center also hosts an on-site 350-car rail yard and more than 30 miles of rail across its properties. TAC Rail services include transload, rail car storage and spotting.
TexAmericas Center has also been added to Union Pacific’s Focus Sites Program, becoming one of only 32 sites in the United States to receive the designation.
National Recognition for Industrial Development Readiness
TexAmericas Center has received multiple national recognitions for its industrial development assets, site readiness and ability to support complex industrial projects.
Recent recognitions include:
- Ranked among the Top 10 industrial parks in the country by Business Facilities for six consecutive years
- Ranked No. 5 industrial park in 2025 by Business Facilities
- Named one of Trade & Industry Development’s America’s Top Sites
- Recognized by Expansion Solutions for having the No. 1 certified site program in the Southern U.S. through its Qualified Site Program
TexAmericas Center Continues Supporting Business Expansion
TexAmericas Center’s combination of land, infrastructure, rail access, logistics services, incentive tools and development flexibility continues to make it a strong option for companies seeking industrial expansion in the central United States.
The organization completed construction on a 150,000-square-foot speculative building in 2021, which was sold in 2022. In total, TexAmericas Center has built and transacted more than 240,000 square feet across three speculative projects.
For more information about TexAmericas Center and its offerings, visit TexAmericasCenter.com.
About TexAmericas Center
Located on the Texas side of the Texarkana metropolitan area, TexAmericas Center owns and operates one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States. With roughly 12,000 development-ready acres of land and approximately 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial product, TexAmericas Center serves a four-state region that includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
As the Authority Having Jurisdiction over development processes on the property, TexAmericas Center helps companies save 12 to 18 months of public review time, supporting faster speed-to-occupancy.
For six consecutive years, Business Facilities magazine has ranked TexAmericas Center among the top 10 industrial parks in the country, most recently ranking it No. 5 in 2025. TexAmericas Center has also been named one of Trade & Industry Development’s America’s Top Sites, recognizing its readiness, infrastructure and ability to support complex industrial projects. Expansion Solutions has also recognized TexAmericas Center’s Qualified Site Program as the No. 1 certified site program in the Southern U.S.
Seven rail lines converge in the Texarkana region, and TexAmericas Center hosts an on-site 350-car rail yard with more than 30 miles of rail across its properties. TAC Rail services include transload, rail car storage and spotting. TexAmericas Center has also been added to Union Pacific’s Focus Sites Program, becoming one of only 32 sites in the U.S. to receive the designation.
TexAmericas Center also offers third-party logistics services to assist companies with inventory management, warehousing and fulfillment needs. Combining a Flex Lease with 3PL services gives companies seeking to expand or make a first-time investment in the region an easier path to begin operations.
All TexAmericas Center property is designated as a U.S. Opportunity Zone, New Market Tax Credit Census Tract, EB-5 Immigration Through Investment area, Foreign Trade Zone No. 258 and Texas Enterprise Zone. TexAmericas Center has the operating capabilities of a municipality while functioning like a traditional real estate development company, offering customized real estate, logistics, incentive and financing solutions.
For more information, visit TexAmericasCenter.com.
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Chartwell Agency
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