• Be a forward-thinking leader who can articulate and execute a compelling vision for Catawba County's future, possess the ability to anticipate economic trends, identify emerging opportunities, and develop strategies that strengthen the county's competitive position while maintaining alignment with community values and priorities.
• Be comfortable leading through both opportunity and change, bringing strategic focus, sound judgment, and a results-oriented mindset to the organization.
• Have the ability to develop trust-based relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders, including local elected officials, corporate executives and business leaders, educational and workforce development partners, state, regional, and federal agencies, utility providers and infrastructure partners, and civic leaders.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate complex economic development issues.
• Advocate effectively for strategic investments and initiatives.
• Tell the Catawba County story in compelling and authentic ways.

• Experience managing projects and people in a nonprofit, public agency or private company.
• Direct experience developing close working relationships with governmental groups at the local, state and
  federal level, and constituents/stakeholders which might include elected officials, board of directors, employees
  and other business and community support organizations.

Thank you for your interest in the Western Piedmont COG! We are in the process of reviewing all applications, and if we need any additional information, we will contact you.