WBGZ Radio 4/23/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
There is a new Economic Development Director for Madison County government. Walt Williams has been the City of Edwardsville’s Economic Development Director but will move into this new role with the county later this month.
Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and African-American studies from Denison University and a master’s in business administration from the John Carroll University. Chairman Kurt Prenzler tells The Big Z Williams is a great addition to the team.
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Williams also serves as the president of the NAACP Edwardsville Branch, board member of the Edwardsville Community Foundation and holds the position of ambassador for the Ed/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce. He will start his new role as the economic development coordinator on April 29.