About Ushttps://www.investinphoenix.com/about-usAbout UsPhoenix Community and Economic Development implements the Phoenix vision for prosperity in America’s fifth-largest city. CED attracts high-quality jobs and trains the workforce to fill them. Through value-added economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and innovation opportunities, CED is with your company to maximize capital investment, assist in creating and retaining quality workers, train your workforce, and facilitate development or expansion. Phoenix is a global market with the experience and ecosystems supporting our businesses’ successes.<div class="ExternalClass3BEC8440B515456CB73D71442ABC0140"><h1 class="h1 title _title-container__title">The Team for Your Business​​<br></h1><p></p><p>Phoenix Community and Economic Development implements the Phoenix vision for prosperity in America’s fifth-largest city. CED attracts high-quality jobs and trains the workforce to fill them. Through value-added economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and innovation opportunities, CED is with your company to maximize capital investment, assist in creating and retaining quality workers, train your workforce, and facilitate development or expansion. Phoenix is a global market with the experience and ecosystems supporting our businesses’ successes.</p><p><br></p><p>The CED team works with companies of all sizes and origins to successfully locate and expand in the booming American West. Phoenix strengthens its community by welcoming your company and connecting you with business leaders. The experienced CED business teams provide technical assistance, development incentives, loan programs, and workforce development customized to your needs. We have an array of tools to assist your business.</p></div>/images/main-bg-1-banner.jpg/images/main-bg-1.jpgabout-usAbout UsHome Pageabout-us

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Ryan Touhill, Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=15Ryan Touhill, Director<div class="ExternalClassDEEFE1CF97C5444381154986691B0156"><div><div><p></p><p>​Ryan Touhill assumed the role of Director in December 2025. He has​ nearly two decades of experience in local government and economic development, most recently serving as Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) in Virginia. Prior to his role in Arlington, Touhill was Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, where he played a key role in securing Amazon’s second headquarters and Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus for Northern Virginia.<br></p></div></div></div>10Read full biohttps://www.investinphoenix.com/news/67_blank_selfRyan Touhill, DirectorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/15/Ryan Touhill head shot.jpgSimpleRightBlockRight
Eric Johnson, Assistant Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=17Eric Johnson, Assistant Director<div class="ExternalClass74B4FA3DA0C940DBA774B2D9E7F39095"><p></p></div><p>Eric Johnson manages the day-to-day operations of the divisions that cover the support functions of the department, including administration, fiscal, contracts, human resources, information technology, marketing, communications, and research, as well as the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board.​ He also assists the Director with special projects, including strategic planning, developing policies and procedures, and aiding citywide initiatives.  <br></p>20Read full biohttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Documents/EricJohnsonProfile.pdf_blank_selfEric Johnson, Assistant DirectorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/17/Eric Img.jpgSimpleLeftBlockLeft
Nathan Wright, Deputy Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=301Nathan Wright, Deputy Director<div class="ExternalClass988AA06E56FF4184B2E62A653424FAFE"><div class="ExternalClassF4514B7C914C465C9A31A802CB2F93C7" style="text-align:left;"><p>​Nathan Wright oversees the Business Development Division, a team that assists companies with successful growth, expansion or a move into the Phoenix market. The division also manages innovation and retail initiatives for the city. His specialized staff oversees the Phoenix Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 75​, aviation land reuse areas and the Phoenix Film Office.<br></p></div></div>30Read full bio/Documents/NW-Profile2023.pdf_blank_selfNathan Wright, Deputy DirectorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/301/Nate Img.JPGSimpleRightBlockRight
Xandon Keating, Deputy Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=302Xandon Keating, Deputy Director<div class="ExternalClassB6D176871CE64AAAA0268E98FB1E170F"><div><p>Xandon Keating leads the Community Development Division​​, a specialized team focused on driving real estate investment and redevelopment in Central Phoenix. The division manages the Downtown Redevelopment Area, including seeking redevelopment proposals for city-owned Downtown properties, working with private landowners to redevelop their properties, and with the Downtown community to identify solutions to ongoing concerns. ​<br></p></div></div>40Read full bio/Documents/XK-Profile2023.pdf_blank_selfXandon Keating, Deputy DirectorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/302/Xandon Img.jpgSimpleRightBlockRight
LaSetta Hogans, Deputy Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=311LaSetta Hogans, Deputy Director<div class="ExternalClass5EE25396AC2A41B489D4DD0B43114D10"><p>LaSetta Hogans manages the Business and Workforce Development Division. She also ​serves as the Executive Director and Workforce Administrator of the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board (PBWD).​ Her team also supports the city's Mobile Career Unit and ARIZONA@WORK job centers, as well as apprenticeship and training programs, and the department's grant oversight. <br></p></div>50Read full bio/Documents/LH-Profile2023.pdf_blank_selfGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/311/LaSetta2024.jpgSimpleBlock
Wathsna Sayasane, Deputy Directorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=456Wathsna Sayasane, Deputy Director<div class="ExternalClassD7594CBE26E64476BAA4402532DF0D4A"><div><p>Wathsna Sayasane leads the Management Services Division, which includes the department’s administrative support, fiscal management, and information technology functions.​<br></p></div></div>60Read full biohttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Documents/WS-Profile2023.pdf_self_selfWathsana Sayasane, Deputy DirectorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/456/Wathsna Sayasane IMG_3654 fix Tall Crop 4x4 FLAT WB.JPGSimpleRightBlockRight
Gretchen Wolfe, Special Projects Administratorhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=312Gretchen Wolfe, Special Projects Administrator<div class="ExternalClassFA5E3AF41737445EB129C6CFC8EB6A64"><p>Gretchen Wolfe serves as Special Projects Administrator and manages the department's procurement, contracts and grants processes, while also supporting select citywide initiatives.<br></p></div>80Read full biohttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Documents/GW-Profile2023.pdf_self_selfGretchen Wolfe, Special Projects AdministratorGP0|#bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2;L0|#0bcc225e3-8f7c-4968-8198-0003dc94a2f2|About Us;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254dahttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/312/Gretchen.jpgSimpleLeftBlockLeft
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