Michigan Economic Development Corporation appoints new CEO - Grand Rapids Business Journal
Grand Rapids Business Journal The Michigan Economic Development Corporation appointed Quentin Messer Jr. as its next CEO. After a national search, the MEDC’s executive committee said Tuesday that it named Messer to the role. He replaces Mark Burton, who stepped down from the position in March. Awenate Cobbina, MEDC executive committee chair, and Jeff Noel, vice chair, will continue to lead the organization until Messer starts July 19, with Noel serving as CEO making decisions concurrently with Cobbina. “Throughout this national search process, we have remained committed to selecting a lea...