Pukys steps down from Wayne County Development Council Staff Report Pukys joined the council in late 2017 after serving in a similar position with Alliance Area Development. He took over for Rod Crider, who served as president of the Wayne County economic organization for 12 years. "It has been an honor to serve the community,” Pukys said in a press release. “During that time, I have had the opportunity to work with many great businesses and individuals in Wayne County and to help WEDC fulfill its important role in economic development in this community." Last day will be May 31 Pukys' last day will be May 31. According to the release, the economic development council has begun the search for a new president that will "sustain the organization's mission, which is to promote and facilitate business retention and strategic business growth in Wayne County."