Please plan to join your fellow professionals at this month’s surety luncheon.
You may RSVP directly to me.
*Note that there is a $36.00 fee for guests. If you would like to bring a guest, please let Mike Hasenkamp know in advance. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Brad Smidt
Senior Vice President, Business Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Brad Smidt is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for GPEC. He manages the team that works with companies considering large industrial, office and data center projects in the Phoenix area. During his time at GPEC, Brad has helped more than 150 companies expand or relocate to the Greater Phoenix area.
Prior to GPEC, Brad worked in economic development in both the cities of Mesa and Chandler. Brad is a native Arizonan who grew up in Greater Phoenix. His local ties have contributed to his vast knowledge of the area and familiarity with the unique assets of its workforce. In 2008, Brad received the Economic Developer of the Year award from the Arizona Association of Economic Development.
Brad is an active member of the Fiesta Bowl Committee, and serves on the University of Arizona Eller MBA Industry Advisory Board. Brad earned a bachelor’s degree in regional development from the University of Arizona. He holds a Certified Economic Developer Certification from the International Economic Development Council.