Today, the Board of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced that Mark Huey will step down as President and CEO of the organization. "We are grateful for Mark's leadership over the past nearly nine years he has served the mission of the EDC," saod Art Lambert, the EDC's Board Chair, in acccepting Mark's resignation.

“Leading such a vibrant organization that has contributed so much to our County’s business growth has been an honor for me,” Mark stated. “It has been a great leadership run in a wonderful community.” “I look forward to taking my experiences to a new opportunity and will enthusiastically cheer on the EDC team as it continues to grow and diversify our economy.”

According to Lambert, the Board has identified a transition team empowered to carry forward, without interruption, the EDC’s mission during the search process and to work closely on the formation and charge of the search committee.