Molly Giddens
Tax Manager
Credits & Incentives
ROLE
Molly works with a team of credits and incentives specialists, supporting DMA’s data center, utility, and renewable energy clients across the Southeast. She partners with clients on various aspects of site selection, incentive evaluation, procurement, reporting, and compliance. Throughout the site selection and expansion phases, Molly collaborates with the C&I team while coordinating with DMA’s nationwide property and sales tax teams to implement best practices and deliver maximum value to clients.
EXPERTISE
8 years of credits and incentives experience; 3 years with DMA
- Extensive experience working with state, local, federal, and utility incentives to drive business growth and expansion
- Skilled in developing and securing a wide range of incentive structures, including tax credits, grants, abatements, and economic development packages
- Expertise in navigating complex incentive mechanisms such as bond/lease agreements, PILOTs, tax increment financing, sales tax incentives, and employment incentives
- Deep understanding of incentive strategies within key industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, and technology
- Proficient in analyzing cross-functional data and collaborating with stakeholders to inform strategic location decisions and maximize incentive opportunities
JURISDICTIONS
Alabama | Arkansas | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | Louisiana | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee | Virginia | West Virginia
INDUSTRIES
Distribution | Energy & Utilities | Healthcare | Manufacturing | Retail | Technology | Wholesale
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
- Masters Degree, Public Administration – Valdosta State University
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice – Valdosta State University