FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kalamazoo, MI (May 22, 2019) — Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, named Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, Alan Tio, to its 2019 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development professionals selected for this list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry and the site consultant community for excellent practices, innovation, and success in building the communities they serve.
Each top 50 economic developer will be featured individually starting May 20 through the selected social media channels of LinkedIn and Twitter. Each award winner will share leadership insights and wisdom for other practicioners in the profession. Consultant Connect strives to lift up this industry by recognizing remarkable economic developers for the entire economic development community to learn from. Each recipient will receive their award at Consultant Connect’s ECONOMIX event in Charleston, South Carolina this December.
“This annual list recognizing North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers is designed to acknowledge the hard work of the top leaders in this field and elevate the conversation around economic development and job creation,” said Ron Kitchens, managing partner of Consultant Connect. “Each of the leaders represented on this year’s list are beyond deserving of this recognition for their efforts in building our communities.”
The complete list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2019 includes:
| Adam Gawarecki, Denton Economic Development Partnership Adrian Cannady, Temple Economic Development Corporation Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Andrew Nave, Greater Wichita Partnership Angie Gheesling, Houston County Development Authority Ashley Savieo, Indiana Michigan Power Barrett Thomas, Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Blair Patacairk, Invest Ottawa Bo Martinez, City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department Brad Thomas, Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bryan Brackemyre, Indiana Municipal Power Agency Charlie Moseley, Georgia Power Charlie Walker, Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation Chris Moyer, Cecil County Office of Economic Development Chris Pumphrey, Douglas County Development Authority Craig Richard, Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation Crystal Stiles, Florida Power & Light Company Dennis Fraise, Lee County Economic Development Group Jamie Gilbert, Lancaster County Department of Economic Development Jeff Seymour, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Jennifer Conoley, Gulf Power Joey Roberts, Mississippi Development Authority John Lummus, Upstate SC Alliance John Sampson, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Justin Bickle, Columbus 2020 | Karla Moran, Salt River Project Kevin Johnson, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Kiley Miller, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation Lara Fritts, Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development Larry Holt, Greater Portland Inc Leonard Sledge, Henry County Development Authority Mandy Brawley, South Carolina Department of Commerce Margaret O’Riley, Duke Energy Marla Akridge, Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corproation Matt Buchanan, Pearland Economic Development Corporation Michael Haley, Wake County Economic Development Nate Groover, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Patricia Horvatich, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Patrick Barker, Frederick County Economic Development Authority Phil Santer, Ann Arbor SPARK Quentin L. Messer Jr., New Orleans Business Alliance Rodney Hitch, Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Scott Luth, Florida West Economic Development Authority Stephen Moret, Virginia Economic Development , Partnership Steve Dykes, Charleston County Economic Development Steve Vierck, New Mexico State Land Office Steven Pearce, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Tammy Nolan, Greater Wichita Partnership Thomas Tyson, Alabama Department of Commerce Wendy Dupley, City of Abbotsford Economic Development Department |
About Consultant Connect
Consultant Connect is designed to bridge the gap between leading economic developers and location consultants through exclusive networking events, educational services and leadership development. Consultant Connect not only gives economic developers an inside look into the world of site selection – it gives them the applicable information necessary to propel their careers and communities forward. For more information, please visit www.consultantconnect.org.
Consultant Connect Media Contact:
Carla Sones, managing partner
| PO Box 50664 Kalamazoo, MI 49005 (269) 207-4982 carla@consultantconnect.org |
