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About

Learn about the vision, mission and team of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

A Catalyst for Economic Possibilities

We area public-private partnership comprised of dedicated business and government leaders working together to grow a more diverse and resilient Sarasota County economy. The EDC is the designated economic development partner for Sarasota County, the Cities of North Port, Venice, and Sarasota and the Town of Longboat Key.
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Who We Are

The EDC is a public-private partnership comprised of dedicated business leaders, local governmental officials, and nonprofit, philanthropic, and business organizations that promote county-wide economic development. The EDC is the designated economic development partner for Sarasota County, including the cities of North Port, Venice, and Sarasota and the Town of Longboat Key.

Interlocal Partners

Vision

To be the organization that is the catalyst for creating a vibrant economy that is sustainable and competitive globally.

Mission

To grow, diversify and sustain the economy of Sarasota County while enhancing our unique natural and cultural environment.

Access our Strategic Plan and FY2024 Annual Report for insights and progress.

Board of Directors

Devaney Iglesias

Chair
West Coast Area Manager – External Affairs, Florida Power & Light Company

Tyler McCallister

Vice Chair
Executive Vice President, Brown & Brown Insurance

Steve Morehart, CPA

Treasurer
Director, Purvis Gray

Garrett Shinn

Secretary
Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Mark Irwin

Immediate Past Chair
Regional CRE Manager, Truist

Commissioner Ron Cutsinger

Sarasota County

Commissioner Penelope “Penny” Gold

The Town of Longboat Key

Council Member Rick Howard

City of Venice

Commissioner Barbara Langdon

City of North Port

Commissioner Kathy Kelley Olrich

City of Sarasota

Erin Cigich

At-Large Member
CEO, Perform[cb]

William "Bill" Clinebell

At-Large Member
Co-Founder & President, Relofant

Dr. Michael Crosby

At-Large Member
President & CEO, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Carlo Fassi

At-Large Member
External Affairs Manager, TECO Peoples Gas System

Donn Githens

At-Large Member
CEO, Goodwill Manasota

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Dr. Brett Kemker

At-Large Member
Interim Regional Chancellor and Vice Provost, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

Phillip Lanham

At-Large Member
President & CEO, Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Alan Maio

At-Large Member
Shareholder, Kimley-Horn

Joseph McKenna

At-Large Member
President & CEO, Sarasota Orchestra

Jason Metnick

At-Large Member
Chief Operating Officer, S-One Holdings Corporation

Charlie Murphy

At-Large Member
Executive Vice President/Market President, The Bank of Tampa

Charles “Chip” Murphy

At-Large Member
Vice President Business Development, Michael Saunders & Company

Chris Perkins

At-Large Member
Regional President, SouthState Bank

Christa Sullivan, Esq.

At-Large Member
Partner, Shumaker

Heather Williams

At-Large Member
Shareholder, Kerkering Barberio & Co.

Zachary Buffington, Esq.

Board Counsel
Partner, Williams Parker

Staff

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Erin Silk, CEcD

President & CEO
(941) 309-1200 ext. 105

Joshua Ewen, CEcD

Vice President, Economic Development
(941) 309-1200 ext. 111

Mary Bamer

Board Liaison & Assistant to the President
(941) 309-1200 ext. 106

Anna Eger

Community Engagement & Event Specialist
(941) 309-1200 ext. 109

Nico Marchitello

Economic Development Specialist
(941) 309-1200 ext. 103

Lisa Palano

Office Coordinator
(941) 309-1200 ext. 100

Kaylea Schule

Marketing Specialist
(941) 309-1200 ext. 102
ext. 106