International Economic Development Council Elects SPARK CEO Paul Krutko as Its New Vice Chair

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently elected Paul Krutko, FM, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK as vice chair of the Board of Directors.  Krutko will complete his term as IEDC's secretary/treasurer and will become vice chair in January 2012.

"It has been both an honor and a pleasure serving as secretary/treasurer of IEDC, the world's leading membership organization of economic development professionals," Krutko said. "My position with IEDC ensures continued thought leadership that directly benefits my role at Ann Arbor SPARK."

In his role as vice chair, Krutko will serve on the governance committee of IEDC's board of directors. The governance committee is charged with creating organizational strategies as well as developing best practices for IEDC member organizations.

In addition to his work as vice chair, Krutko was named a Fellow Member in 2009 and was past chair of the Planning and Business Development Committee and Ethics Task Force. He also serves as working chair of the IEDC's Economic Development Research Partnership.  

About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council is the premier membership organization dedicated to helping economic development professionals create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life in their regions.  Serving more than 4,500 members, IEDC represents the largest network of economic development professionals in the world.  IEDC provides a diverse range of services, including conferences, certification, professional development, publications, research, advisory services and legislative tracking.  Visit IEDCOnline.org.

About Ann Arbor SPARK

Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is the driving force in establishing the Ann Arbor region as a destination for business expansion, retention, and location by identifying and meeting the needs of business at every stage, from startups to large organizations.  Ann Arbor SPARK represents all communities in Washtenaw County.  Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners including the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works!/ETCS, Washtenaw County, the City of Ann Arbor, the Bank of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. For more information, please call 734.761.9317 or visit www.AnnArborUSA.org.

SOURCE International Economic Development Council