Conroe EDC Hires Economic Development Veteran Tiffani Wooten as Executive Director

CONROE, TX -- The Conroe Economic Development Council (Conroe EDC) today announced the hire of accomplished economic developer Tiffani Wooten, CEcD as Executive Director.Wooten, who has more than a quarter-century of leadership experience in economic development, most recently served as Assistant Director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). Prior to her 18 years in Tomball, Wooten worked as Executive Director for Sherman County’s (Kansas) Economic Development office and held the same role in Wallace County (Kansas). “Tiffani is a proven economic development champion who showcases an ability to collaborate with business owners, industry representatives and prospective growth partners for the betterment of the community she serves,” said David Willard, Conroe City Administrator and President of the Conroe Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) Board of Directors. “Her passion for workforce development and lengthy track record of securing transformational investments will continue to move Conroe forward.”During her 18 years in Tomball, Wooten assisted with projects that generated more than $490 million in private capital investment. Additionally, she spearheaded the TEDC’s trailblazing Summer Youth Employment Program – an avenue to provide paid summer employment opportunities in a variety of industries to young adults. The workforce initiative experienced explosive growth under Wooten’s leadership and was twice awarded a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “Conroe is a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and distribution, and I could not be more delighted to step into this role and help the city continue to evolve,” Wooten said. “Conroe’s quality of life is unmatched, and I look forward to connecting with community members to ensure we remain one of the most desired places to live, work and raise a family.”Wooten holds a professional certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and Master Economic Development Practitioner (MEDP) and remains engaged with industry professional groups including International Economic Development Council, Texas Economic Development Council and Southern Economic Development Council.###About the Conroe Economic Development Council The mission of the Conroe Economic Development Council is to enhance the strength and stability of the greater Conroe economy through the support of existing industry and the attraction of manufacturing and service sector business, which bring new capital and employment opportunities into the community.