Gov. John Carney today announced appointments to the board of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. The public-private partnership formed this year to take on economic development tasks formerly handled by the Delaware Economic Development Office, which dissolved over the summer.
Carney himself will co-chair the board with Rod Ward, president of CSC.
“Collectively, this group of leaders from across our state will ensure that Delaware is positioned to create good-paying jobs, to attract talent, and to lead in a 21st century economy,” said Governor Carney. “As co-chair, I will remain closely involved in the direction of the partnership, and Delaware’s economic development efforts. And we will focus on promoting innovation, attracting technology-focused jobs to Delaware, connecting entrepreneurs with available resources, and building a talented workforce.”
Partnership board members include:
· Governor John Carney (co-chair)
· Rod Ward, President, CSC (co-chair)
· Desmond Baker, Founder, Desmond A. Baker & Associates
· Alan Brangman, Executive Vice President, University of Delaware
· Patrick Callahan, Founder, CompassRed
· Eric Cheek, Associate Vice President, Delaware State University
· Doneene Damon, Executive Vice President, Richards, Layton, & Finger
· Jeanmarie Desmond, Co-Controller, DowDuPont
· Robert Herrera, Co-Founder, The Mill
· Nick Lambrow, President of Delaware Region, M&T Bank
· Senator Greg Lavelle, Delaware State Senate
· Greg Moore, Vice President, Becker Morgan Group
· Lori Palmer, Ventures Executive Leader, Trellist Marketing Technology
· Rob Rider, CEO, O.A. Newton
· Representative Bryon Short, Delaware House of Representatives
· Richelle Vible, Executive Director, Catholic Charities
· Senator Jack Walsh, Delaware State Senate
· Representative Lyndon Yearick, Delaware House of Representatives
