For Immediate Release: Monday, August 15, 2016
From the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has announced that David Petr will become the first president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new public/private venture. Petr joins MCEDC from the Central Florida Development Council, Inc., where he was the president and CEO. He will begin his tenure with MCEDC on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Names David Petr
as its First President and CEO
Economic development veteran to take the helm on Tuesday, Sept. 6
Rockville, MD - August 11, 2016 - The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has announced that David Petr will become the first president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new public/private venture. Petr joins MCEDC from the Central Florida Development Council, Inc., where he was the president and CEO. He will begin his tenure with MCEDC on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
"We are thrilled to have David as our inaugural president and CEO. He brings the right mix of talent, vision and passion for excellence to lead MCEDC," said Bob Buchanan, a partner with Buchanan Partners and chair of the MCEDC Board of Directors.
As the former president and CEO of the Central Florida Development Council, Petr successfully transitioned the organization from a public/private partnership to a private organization, while achieving record-setting job creation and capital investment results during his tenure. The MCEDC Board believes his unique talents in organizational transformation and team building, while running a high-performing economic development program, will align well to the immediate and long-term needs of MCEDC.
"This new corporation is vital to the continued economic success of our community," said Terry Forde, CEO of Adventist HealthCare and chair of MCEDC's CEO search committee. "We conducted an exhaustive, national search and have found the best candidate to lead our efforts to establish a strong economic development organization."
DHR International, a global executive search firm, aided MCEDC's Board of Directors with its CEO search.
Regional in his perspective, Petr successfully worked with key business, government and education leaders to diversify the value proposition of the Central Florida Development Council, with significant impact in the areas of business expansion, talent development, international trade, infrastructure, fundraising, advocacy, entrepreneurship and access to capital.
Petr expressed his excitement to come to Montgomery County and to be part of the bold, new public/private partnership. "There's never been a better time for Montgomery County. I am honored to fuel prosperity as one of the many leaders of the organization. Collaboration and creativity will drive us to deliver results for the residents of the County and region, and enhance our collective quality of life."
About MCEDC
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is Montgomery County's new lead 501(c)(3) economic development organization for resident businesses and stakeholders, as well as companies, business leaders and entrepreneurs regionally, nationally and internationally. MCEDC brings a pro-active, customer-focused and results-oriented approach to maximizing business opportunity in the County. Comprised of a highly-inclusive team of 11 on its Board of Directors, the MCEDC is committed to growing the County's vibrant business community and leveraging their expertise for the future development of businesses across the region. To find out more information and get connected with MCEDC, please visit www.choosemontgomerycountymd.com. Also, follow MCEDC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/choosemontgomerycountymd) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/choosemcedc or @ChooseMCEDC).
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