The Chief Economic Development Officer (CEDO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and performance of regional economic development initiatives for E-REP.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the CEDO provides visionary leadership to drive business attraction, retention, expansion, and overall economic vitality across the Evansville Region. This executive leads the development and implementation of strategies that generate job growth, capital investment, and increased regional competitiveness while aligning public and private sector partners around shared economic priorities.

The CEDO operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, serving as the primary leader for economic development efforts and as a principal representative of the organization to business leaders, site selectors, government officials, and regional stakeholders.