Arlington Economic Development Corporation Finds New Top Leader, Broderick Green

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Arlington Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Broderick Green as executive director.

He will start Dec 15.

“Broderick’s credentials, experience, and personality make him an excellent leader for economic development in Arlington,” Arlington city manager Trey Yelverton said in a statement. “He has demonstrated success in all facets of economic development, business development, and community leadership. We are very excited to have someone of his ability leading AEDC. I am confident he will bring innovation and strategic direction that will be a true asset in the continued development of the Arlington economy.”

Green has more than 13 years of experience in economic development and leaves his position as senior manager of economic development for Amazon in Washington, D.C. Before Amazon, he led the business development efforts for the JAXUSA Partnership in Jacksonville, Florida.

“My passion for local economic development was sparked early in my career while rebuilding communities torn apart by natural disaster,” Green said in a statement. “Everything I have done since then has prepared me for this unique opportunity to get back to what I love most — serving people.”

Green earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of New Orleans and is a graduate of University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. He has been recognized by multiple economic development organizations for his innovation and impact on economic development, including DCI’s Rising 40 under 40 Star in Economic Development and Consultant Connect’s North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers List.

“The foundation here is solid, but my immediate goals are to build AEDCs direction and work quickly to expand on recent successes. I’m ready to hit the ground running and look forward to partnering with local leadership to showcase Arlington’s strengths as a place to establish or expand a business."

AEDC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recruit business and industry, help local companies grow, and generate quality job opportunities throughout the Arlington metro area. AEDC aids new businesses considering the area for expansion and new investment.