Economic Development Cabinet Members

Senior Staff
Below is a list of the senior staff and their work responsibility. For information on other members that work under this cabinet, click here

Erik Dunnigan
Acting Secretary- is responsible for the management, development and administration of the executive policies for the Economic Development Cabinet.

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Erik has served previously on the Economic Development cabinet and was Vice President of the Bristol Group

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Mandy Lambert
Commissioner, Department for Business Development- Oversees new investment, job creation and job retention across the state.

Interim Executive Director, Office of Entrepreneurship- Cultivates an entrepreneurial and small business support system through programs, initiatives and partnerships.

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John Bevington
Deputy Commissioner, Department for Business Development- Oversees programs and initiatives to support new investment, job creation and job retention across the state.

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Joe Lilly
Executive Director, Office of Research and Public Affairs- Responsible for supporting business development in the state by the means of various tools
 * Marketing
 * Communication Activities
 * Research Support
 * Database and GIS Analysis
 * Site Evaluation Services

Katie Smith
Executive Director, Office of Financial Services- Provides Cabinet-wide services in accounting, budgetary, program administration, compliance, personnel and administrative functions.

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Caroline Boeh Baesler
General Counsel, Office of Legal Services Handles legal issues and provides analysis of programmatic and internal administrative issues

serves as Title VI Coordinator.