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Sean Malott
President and CEO
Sean Malott is the President and CEO of the CFDC where he is responsible for leading the economic development strategy for Polk County.Learn More About Sean
Lindsay Zimmerman
Vice President of Investor Relations and Marketing
Lindsay is responsible for building private investment for the CFDC and its work as Polk County’s economic partner.Learn More About Lindsay
Jennifer Taylor
Vice President of Business Development
Jennifer is responsible for bringing new investment and job creation opportunities to Polk County through business attraction and recruitment activities.Learn More About Jennifer
Javier Marin
Senior Director of Business Resiliency and Global Trade
Javier leads the Polk Global Trade Alliance, and supports development projects and our small business community through our research and data tools.Learn More About Javier
Alex Price
Business Development Associate
Alexander Price joined the CFDC as the Business Development Associate at the beginning of 2018.Learn More About Alex
Shelly Reiche
Administrative Office Manager
Shelly is responsible for the day to day activities and financial reporting of the CFDC.Learn More About Shelly
Beth Tyne Rowell
Marketing Assistant
Beth Rowell joined the CFDC as the Marketing Assistant in 2019. Learn More About Beth