Pasco EDC Welcomes Familiar Face to the Team

January 14, 2020

Mike Bishop, Director of Stakeholder Engagement

Mike Bishop, founder of Big Storm Brewing Co., has been hired as the new Director of Stakeholder Engagement

PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 14, 2020) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Mike Bishop to its staff as Director of Stakeholder Engagement, which is a newly-formed position. This position was carefully put together over the past six months as the Pasco EDC staff and Board of Directors worked on the new 2019-2021 WIN 2.0 Strategic Plan.

Bishop was selected after an extensive search for this unique role. After a career in financial services, he founded the first micro-brewery in Pasco County and helped grow it into one of the most well-known craft breweries in the State of Florida. During his time at Big Storm Brewing Co., Bishop worked closely with the Pasco EDC as an investor and advocate for economic development in Pasco County.

“Mike created a successful business and grew it from the ground up, right here in Pasco County,” said Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC. “He was CEO, CFO, Head of Sales and Head Brewer, being able to play a variety of roles along with his interaction with our organization over the years make him the perfect choice for our Director of Stakeholder Engagement.”

His role is a community-facing position which strives to enhance the Pasco EDC and Pasco County’s relationships amongst business leaders. He also oversees local, national and international event coordination and logistics, while serving as an enthusiastic spokesperson for the Pasco EDC.

“I’ve been an avid supporter of the Pasco EDC for many years and have served on several committees and attended most of their functions,” said Mike Bishop, Pasco EDC Director of Stakeholder Engagement. “I’m proud to join the staff and use my background in business and public relations to continue the great work the EDC does for our community.”

Bishop is a long-time Pasco resident and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida with emphasis in Finance.

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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.