SMARTstartPasco EDC Announces 2026 Executive Committee Leaders
November 3, 2025
After serving on the board of directors for five years, Paul A. Manuel now leads as Chair.
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 3, 2025): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to announce the 2026 Executive Committee for its Board of Directors (Board). This year the Board will be led by Paul A. Manuel, Chair, President of Coastal Design Consultants, Alain Fernandez, Vice Chair, Manager of Business Lending at Suncoast Credit Union, Skip Miller, Secretary/Treasurer, Middle Market Relationship Manager at Truist, and Staceyann Sinclair Jibbison, Immediate Past Chair, Vice President of Campus Operations at Rasmussen University.
“The continued success of Pasco County’s economic growth is driven by the commitment of our business and community leaders,” said Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC. “Our 2026 Executive Committee embodies that spirit of partnership and progress, working together to ensure Pasco County remains a place where businesses can start, move, and grow.”
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 expertise, vision, and direction from these business leaders provides the organization with a variety of insights that allow Pasco EDC to continue to evolve and support the Pasco County business community.
"I am honored to assume the role of Chair of the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Board of Directors. Pasco County’s robust economic expansion and dynamic business environment presents exceptional opportunities for strategic growth,” shared Paul A. Manuel, President, Coastal Design Consultants. “I look forward to collaborating with the board, local government officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to advance the initiatives that promote sustainable economic development.” Read Manuel’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 Wellness and Productivity and Business Retention and Expansion Strategies and also committees that discuss economic development topics related to workforce, marketing, international relationships, and entrepreneurship. The Pasco EDC currently has 97 investors and 46 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.
“Together, we will leverage prior achievements and implement new strategies to ensure Pasco County continues to be recognized as one of Florida’s premier destinations for business investment and economic advancement," said Manuel.
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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.