Professional Services

CRAIG J. RICHARD
PRESIDENT & CEO, TAMPA BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, TAMPA
The Tampa Bay EDC, a private non-profit partnership, has 17 employees and a budget of $4 million. Richard has over two decades of experience in major markets such as Dallas, Houston and Atlanta. He recently oversaw the rebranding and renaming of the 11 year-old partnership. He serves as chair of the International Economic Development Council, which designated him as a fellow member for his contributions to the economic development profession.
EDUCATION | University of Houston (BA), Virginia Commonwealth University (MS) |
SOMETHING SURPRISING | I’m an avid outdoorsman and golfer. |
FLORIDA ISSUE | Environmental issues such as rising sea levels, land preservation and water conservation |
FAVORITE VACATION | Alaska cruise and train |
ALTERNATE CAREER? | Architect |
PHILANTHROPIC PASSION | Boy Scouts of America |
STAYING FIT | High intensity interval training |
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