The Greenville Area Development Corp. announced Nov. 4 its senior project manager Tony Smith has retired.
He worked with the organization since 2008 and has more than 25 years of experience in the economic development profession, specializing in site selection, incentive negotiation, industrial site development and strategic planning. His work has directly contributed to $2.6 billion in capital investment and the creation of 11,300 jobs and has spanned through various industries including automotive, advanced materials, aerospace, bioscience and life sciences, said GADC in a news release.
“Tony has been instrumental in shaping the success of Greenville County’s economic landscape,” said Max Stewart, CEO of GADC. “His dedication to helping businesses grow, his deep industry knowledge, and his commitment to fostering collaboration between public and private partners have left an indelible mark on our community.”
Smith has served on the board of Provident Business Financial Service and is a member of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association.
He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and is a certified South Carolina economic developer.
