TEDC Recognizes Graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer Program
October 8, 2026
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Texas Economic Development Council
Texas Economic Development Council
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Mr. Carlton Schwab
President/CEO
Texas Economic Development Council
(512) 480-8432
carlton@texasedc.org
For Release
October 8th, 2026
TEDC Recognizes Graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer Program
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 2026 Annual Conference in Houston, 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.
· Ashley Aduato, Monahans Economic Development Corporation
· Ashton Bellows, Sherman Economic Development Corporation
· Midge Dockery, Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation
· Dana Espinal, Lamar State College
· Alexander Getty, La Marque Economic Development Corporation
· Christine Gossett, Aubrey Municipal Development District
· Charles Mazarakes, Town of Addison
· Karen Nelson, Windcrest Economic Development Corporation
· Daniel Rivera, City of Elsa
· Jessica Russell, Port of Bay City Authority
· Alora Wachholz, Seguin Economic Development Corporation
· Rodney Williams, Farmersville Economic Development Corporation
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 Crystal Fulbright, Director of Operations of the Texas Economic Development Council, crystal@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.