Greater Louisville Inc. makes two hires in business, economic development

Greater Louisville Inc. has made two hires, including one for a newly created position. Dean Schlader joins GLI as vice president of business outreach and investor development. Clark Welch joins the chamber as director of economic development research and industry networks. In the newly created role, which oversees GLI’s existing investor development and industry networks teams, Schlader will manage top investor accounts and guide the strategy for GLI’s industry networks: the Health Enterprises Network, the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network and TechFirst. Schlader has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of industries, giving him a unique ability to connect with GLI’s diverse membership, according to a news release. He has worked for top local and national companies including Mattingly Ford Title Services, Fleetcor (SVS), John Conti Coffee Co., Shell Oil US and Thorntons. Schlader is a graduate of Bellarmine University earning both his BS and MBA degrees. Welch will serve on GLI’s economic development team, leading research and data analysis to guide and inform business expansion, attraction and retention efforts, the release continued. In addition, he will also work closely with Schlader to execute strategies to grow the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics and TechFirst Networks. Most […]

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