TEDC Recognizes Graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer Program
November 3, 2025
Organization
Texas Economic Development Council
The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Service (TEEX), recognized the graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED) program at the TEDC 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
The Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED Program) is the highest distinction of knowledge and credibility for Texas-based economic development practitioners. It is an expert-led, peer-driven certification program for active economic development practitioners with curriculum tailor-made and unique to Texas.
The twelve economic development professionals listed below completed an advanced curriculum in economic development studies and satisfied all requirements of the CTED program. They are now bestowed with the honor and privilege of having earned the Certified Texas Economic Developer designation.
TEDC and TEEX congratulate these professionals on their outstanding achievement.
Shani Bradshaw, City of Sanger
Drew Brassfield, City of Amarillo
Jodi Carr, City of Ingleside
Stacy Crossley, City of Canton
Susan Gill, Lindale Economic Development Corporation
Jason Greiner, Wylie Economic Development Corporation
Diane Lemmons, The Colony Economic Development Corporation
Amy Mueller, City of Grand Prairie
Jeff Sandford, Stephenville Economic Development Authority
Rachel Steele, City of Magnolia
Christophe Trahan, Palestine Economic Development Corporation
Victoria Vargas, City of Kyle
For more information on the Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED) program, please visit the TEDC’s website at www.texasedc.org. Please direct all inquiries to Amy Swank, Chief Operating Officer of the Texas Economic Development Council, amy@texasedc.org, 512-480-8432.
About the TEDC:
The Texas Economic Development Council is governed by a 24-member board and an 8-member Executive Committee. The TEDC provides information, education and legislative services to its members to foster the expansion of existing businesses, the location of new firms and the development of strategies that promote a positive business climate in Texas. With roughly 1,200 members, the TEDC is the largest state economic development association in the nation.