A career in economic development is diverse and ever changing. It takes a high level of professionalism and communication, but also a little bit of expertise in a range of fields.

Some economic development professionals enter the field with a degree in something development-adjacent, land a successful internship or first job, and then find themselves directing a city or town’s growth. Not every path is so straightforward, however. Economic development doesn’t require a specific degree or a certain number of years doing a certain kind of training, leaders in the field come from many different backgrounds.

AZRE sat down with three of Arizona’s top economic development leaders to discuss how their backgrounds and experiences led them to the field, what advice they would give to young profes

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