Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - President & ...

OverviewThe Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. GDDC, a 501(c)(6) $2.6MM nonprofit economic development organization founded in 1984, champions economic vitality across Dubuque County and its six surrounding counties, including portions of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.The President & Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") reports to GDDC's 46+ member Board of Directors (which includes a 19-member Executive Committee) and will supervise the GDDC staff. The CEO must inspire regional leaders from both the private and public sectors to collaborate and strengthen the Greater Dubuque Region's position in a highly competitive national and global business marketplace. This executive ensures the organization's financial strength by securing investments, aligning resources, and maintaining active engagement from regional leaders. The CEO is accountable for establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with board members, investors, site selectors, local and national media, and other stakeholders while serving as the public face of GDDC.This is an outstanding opportunity for an economic development professional, chamber leader, municipal executive, or private sector executive to lead a well-regarded organization at the forefront of regional economic development.ResponsibilitiesReport to and collaborate with the Board of Directors; supervise GDDC staff to achieve strategic spire collaboration among regional private and public sector leaders to strengthen the Greater Dubuque Region's competitive position.Secure investments and align resources to ensure the organization's financial strength and sustainability.Engage regional leaders to maintain active involvement and support from investors, site selectors, media, and other stakeholders.Serve as the public face of GDDC and represent the organization in local, regional, and national forums.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in economic development, business management, or public administration in a complex regional market. This experience may come from various professional environments: serving as the top executive of a regional, municipal, county-wide or state economic development organization or a combined chamber of commerce; service as the #2 or another senior-level executive within an organization as noted above; a leader from a private sector business, nonprofit or a public sector organization within a growing regional area that relies on relationships across sectors.How to express interestTo express interest or to request a complete position profile, please get in touch with Waverly Partners at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06