Movers
Conroe hands its economic development council to an 18-year Tomball veteran
The Conroe Economic Development Council in Texas has named Tiffani Wooten, CEcD, its executive director. Wooten spent 18 years at the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, most recently as assistant director, after running the economic development offices in Sherman and Wallace counties in Kansas.
Conroe is one of the fastest-growing cities north of Houston, and Wooten moves one suburb over to lead it.
A career banker takes over Adams County, Indiana
The Adams County Economic Development Corporation in northeast Indiana has named Dean Fuelling its CEO, starting Nov. 10. Fuelling comes from 33 years in banking, where he worked in commercial lending, credit analysis and mortgage underwriting.
"I am proud of our community and am excited about its future," Fuelling said. "I look forward to being part of the continued growth and success of Adams County."
Henderson, Kentucky, brings a native home from the plant floor
Henderson Economic Development in Kentucky has named Taylor Hanley its vice president. Hanley joins from DANA, where he worked as a customer material analyst.
"Henderson is home, and I'm excited to play a role in its continued growth and success," Hanley said. Executive director Missy Vanderpool said, "Economic development is a team sport, and I have no doubt Taylor will be a tremendous asset to our team."
A long goodbye in North Fulton
Kali Boatright, president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber in Georgia since 2018, plans to retire in June 2028 after an 18-month transition and a national search. Under Boatright, the chamber set up the North Fulton Economic Alliance. A transition task force will be named this month.
Shakers
JEDCO takes three honors at IEDC's centennial conference
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, better known as JEDCO, came home from the International Economic Development Council's 100th-anniversary conference in New Orleans with three honors. It took a Silver award for Economic Development Organization of the Year, a Bronze for innovative economic development for its Grand Isle Jewels initiative, and reaccreditation as an Accredited Economic Development Organization, its 18th year with the designation.
"These recognitions are especially meaningful because it reflects the full scope of the work we do at JEDCO," said President and CEO Jerry Bologna.
Hot Jobs
Four new searches for economic development talent this week, led by a housing-focused manager role in suburban Denver.
$147,633–$184,539 | Economic Development Manager, Housing | City of Westminster, Colorado
The Denver suburb is hiring a manager to run economic development and housing work.
$102,295–$179,375 | Director of Community Opportunity Initiatives | Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
The university is hiring a director for its community opportunity programs in Baltimore.
$125,424–$156,811 | Housing and Community Development Specialist III | San Mateo County, California
The Bay Area county is adding a senior specialist to its housing and community development team.
$117,357–$143,844 | Director of Economic Development | Dutchess County, New York
The Hudson Valley county is recruiting its top economic development job through Pracademic Partners.
Still open from last week: Chabot-Las Positas Community College District's dean of economic and workforce development ($171,198–$208,129) closes Nov. 12.
Salaries are advertised ranges or starting pay. Check each posting for current status and terms.
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