Nichole Vance

Nichole is a proud graduate of the OU Economic Development Institute (OUEDI) and holds a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology as well as an MBA in marketing. With her educational background and experience, Nichole has served on several regional boards and has used her skills and expertise to drive growth and development in the regions […]

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Mary A. Poche

Diversified marketing practitioner and economic developer with business experience that includes management of organizations with an emphasis on marketing and business development. Reputation for taking on new challenges requiring analyzation of current situation, determining action steps and accomplishing the needed actions for the betterment of the organization. […]

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Randall Malik

Randall Malik is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Leander. He is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with over thirteen years of experience in Economic Development. Randall has worked on projects companies such as idX Corporation, Hudson Products, James Avery, Perfect Game USA, TSTC – Fort Bend, and the Crossover. Throughout his […]

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Scott Smith

Scott Smith has nearly two decades of proven experience in business and economic development. From working in the Office of Governor Rick Perry, where he helped to secure over $150 million in incentives to companies relocating or expanding in Texas, Smith has also led global business recruitment for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and […]

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Ben White

Ben White is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Cedar Park, Texas, a community known for its highly-educated workforce, strong and cooperative city government, stable economy, and affordable cost-of-living. While in Cedar Park, White recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indigo Ridge Partners, the United States Tennis Association-Texas, and Cedar […]

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