REDI announces new CEO
Regional Economic Development (REDI) for Eastern Idaho’s Science Technology and Research Director Dana Kirkham will fill the CEO position.
She will take over for retiring Jan Rogers who has reached the end of her three-year contract.
“My experience working on behalf of Eastern Idaho and growing the region’s economy as STAR Director will enable me to move seamlessly into the CEO position,” said Kirkham. “REDI will continue to promote economic development and market the region to ensure economic growth in the years ahead.”
Rogers leaves REDI having reached numerous milestones.
“We’ve secured many economic and marketing successes for the region over the last three years,” Rogers said. “After nearly 20 years working in economic development in Idaho, I’m looking forward to my retirement.”
Kirkham will take over on June 29, 2018.