International Economic Development Council Elects Board Member for 2020

November 20, 2019

Bill Cronin to Begin Term on IEDC Board of Directors in January

Bill Cronin to Begin Term on Board of Directors in January

WASHINGTON, D.C.  (November 20, 2019) — The Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has elected Bill Cronin, President & CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC), in Pasco County, Florida to serve on the IEDC Board of Directors. The nomination took place during IEDC's 2019 Annual Conference, which was held in Indianapolis, IN from October 13-16, 2019. Cronin’s term begins on January 1, 2020.

"We look forward to Bill Cronin’s leadership as a member of the Board of Directors. His appointment is timely as IEDC heads to Tampa for the 2020 Leadership Summit. We look forward to having his voice on our board. His new leadership role will ensure great accomplishments in 2020 and beyond," said Jeffrey Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO of IEDC.

Cronin oversees all day-to-day business operations of the Pasco EDC, a non-profit organization funded by public and private investors. Pasco EDC works to attract companies to Pasco County in an effort to help create jobs and assists existing companies and small businesses with resources to help them grow.

“I am honored and humbled to be selected to serve on the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Board of Directors. IEDC does so much to support the profession of economic development and continues to be the standard for best practices and leadership in our industry,” shared Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC. “Having the opportunity to help other economic developers through my service during these ever-changing times, will be exciting and I look forward to the charge.”

Cronin has a long career in economic development, most recently coming from the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as Economic Development Director. His other previous positions include serving as Vice President of Economic Development for Invest Atlanta, Director of Field Operations for Enterprise Florida, and Director of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Cronin also served as the Executive Director of the American Red Cross in South Carolina.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Political Science as well as a certificate in Asian Studies from Michigan State University. He has a working knowledge of Thai and Mandarin-Chinese foreign languages.

Cronin is a member of the International Economic Development Council’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, Florida Tax Watch, Florida Southeast US- Japan Association and an Alumnus of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He serves as State Director of the Southern Economic Development Council, and serves on the boards of the Florida Economic Development Council, Pasco Education Foundation, Uplifting Pasco’s Neighbors and the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce as well as the Commission on Human Trafficking.

In 2019 Bill co-founded The Human Trafficking Foundation, Inc. which supports non-government organizations in the areas of rescue, recovery and advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. He and his wife have one son and daughter.

About Pasco Economic Development Council
The Pasco Economic Development Council is committed to developing Florida's most competitive climate for business growth by providing businesses, that seek to start, move, or grow in the North Tampa Bay area, a comprehensive suite of programs that can help them to reach their full economic potential.  Since 1987, Pasco EDC has fostered a strong partnership funded by corporate and public investors focused on the economic vitality of Pasco County.  Discover more at www.pascoedc.com.