The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has announced the roster of Economic Development leaders that will serve on the organization’s open committees for 2025. Maureen Hammond, Executive Director of the Paris Economic Development Corporation, has been selected to serve as Chair of the TEDC’s 2025 Workforce Committee.

In her role, Maureen will work with TEDC staff and leadership on shaping the program content and resources related to workforce and talent attraction under the Workforce Committee and provide guidance in management of the committee. She will also work closely with her peers on the committee to facilitate the 2025 Workforce Excellence Award program that the TEDC’s recognizes each year for contributions and achievements in workforce development initiatives in Texas.

Maureen has led the Paris EDC’s economic development efforts since 2020. She and her team were recognized recently with a Community Economic Development Award from the TEDC for their retention of Huhtamaki, a leading consumer packaging company in Paris, Texas.

“I am looking forward to the knowledge and service that Maureen will bring to the TEDC in the coming year and thank her for her commitment to economic and workforce development in our great state”, said Kent Sharp, TEDC’s 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors.

If you are interested in learning more about TEDC committees, please contact our office or email tedcinfo@texasedc.org.
About the TEDC:
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 1,100 members, the TEDC is the largest state economic development association in the nation.