SMARTstartPasco EDC Announces 2025 Executive Committee Leaders
October 28, 2024
After serving on the board of directors for seven years, Staceyann Sinclair Jibbison now leads as chair.
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (October 28, 2024): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Executive Committee for its Board of Directors (Board). This year the Board will be led by Staceyann Sinclair Jibbison, Chair, Rasmussen University, Paul Manuel, Vice Chair, Coastal Design Consultants, Alain Fernandez, Secretary/Treasurer, Suncoast Credit Union, and Michele Leo Hintson, Immediate Past Chair, Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick.
“As we enter a new year, it is pivotal to have our Board members deeply involved, and we are particularly looking forward to working with this year’s Executive Committee, which is made up of a group of amazing business leaders who are committed to the overall growth of Pasco County and our organization,” shared Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC.
The Executive Committee meets several times throughout the year and provides guidance and support to assist in driving the Pasco EDC mission of stimulating balanced and diversified business growth. The knowledge, leadership, and guidance from these business leaders provides the organization with a variety of viewpoints and expertise that allow Pasco EDC to continue to evolve and support the Pasco County business community.
"I am truly honored to step into this new role as Chair of the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Board of Directors. Pasco County’s dynamic growth and vibrant business climate are inspiring, and I look forward to collaborating with the board, local leaders, and community partners to continue driving sustainable development and creating new opportunities,” said Staceyann Sinclair Jibbison, Vice President of Campus Operations, Rasmussen University and incoming Pasco EDC Board Chair. “Together, we will build on the successes of the past and ensure Pasco remains Florida’s top destination for business growth and innovation." Read Jibbison’s full biography, here.
The Board meets six times per year and has numerous engagement opportunities. These opportunities include task forces that cover topics such as Innovation and Technology and Business Connections and also committees that discuss economic development topics related to workforce, marketing, international relationships, and entrepreneurship. The Pasco EDC currently has 97 investors and 45 Board and Policy Council members. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved with Pasco EDC or its investors, you can visit the website to make connections and find additional contact information.
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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.