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MISSION

Provide guidance and technical support to local, regional, and state efforts to diversify economies and create job opportunities

SERVICES

  • Organizational structure
  • Goal setting
  • Work Program development
  • Measuring outcomes and performance
  • Providing technical support in:
  • Business attraction
  • Retention/Expansion
  • New business development
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing and communications
Tom Mullins
"The cost of operating business in Texas is lower than in just about any place in the country. We're not overly burdened with regulations, and land and labor are relatively inexpensive."

BIO

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  • Over 40 years experience in regional, community and economic development
  • Created four successful economic development organizations in two states – MN and TX
  • Served as Chair of the MN Industrial Development Council in 1989 and Chair of the TX Economic Development Council in 2005
  • In 2002, appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the TX Council on Science and Bio-Technology
  • Established the first Accredited Economic Development Organization in TX in 1999 and is currently the second longest-running certified AEDO in North America
  • Tyler has received the Outstanding Community Economic Development Organization award from the TX Economic Development Council three times
o 1997 – Target Distribution Center, 1,000 jobs o 2002 – Eight local primary employer expansions, 770 jobs o 2018 – Sanderson Farms Project, 1,700 jobs
  • Received the TX Economic Development Council Excellence award ten-times between 2007-2019
  • Awarded the International Economic Development Excellence Award in 2018
  • Given the Community Economic Development from the Southern Economic Development Council in 2019

What People Are Saying!

  • When Tom talks about shifting the landscape, and his role, he never uses the word “I”. He’s quick to credit others and discuss the way different groups can come together. One of his claims to fame will be that he is humble, and he can drive the bus from any seat. Tom does not have to be at the head of the table. It becomes consensus-driven; the stakeholders feel heard and valued.
    - Dr. Juan Mejia, President, TJC
    Tom Mullins has been a great supporter of UT Tyler’s vision to be the economic and educational driver of East Texas. Every one of our students, faculty, and staff have benefitted from his passion for improving the quality of life in Tyler.
    - Dr. Michael Tidell, President UT Tyler
  • For more than 30 years, Tom Mullins was one of the best economic development practitioners in Texas. He is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the economic development world. But more importantly, he is a true leader and a man of the utmost integrity.
    - Carlton Schwab, President/CEO, Texas Economic Development Council
    I have had the privilege of knowing Tom Mullins for approximately 30 years and worked with him on numerous occasions. He has earned the distinction of being one of the most highly respected economic development professionals in Texas and, indeed, the entire US. He has shown an ability to define and execute strategic programs and to build regional and public-private coalitions to assure success that is unique among his peers. His knowledge, skills, reputation, experience, and consummate professionalism would add substantial value to any economic development initiative.
    - Dr. Ray Perryman
  • Tom took the reins of the Tyler Economic Development Council and began the work of diversifying the Tyler economic base. He exhibited professional skills and experience to the job that assisted in building a vision for the Tyler and East Texas economy beyond what most of us could imagine.
    - Dr. William Crowe
    I have had the opportunity to work alongside many economic development professionals across the country and Tom Mullins ranks at the top of my list. His keen insight into a project, high level of integrity, and ability to get projects done is second to none.
    - Bob (Pic) Billingsley, Director of development and engineering
  • I have had the opportunity to work with Tom over the last several years on a few projects that qualified for incentives, Tom was extremely helpful and responsive in providing options for these initiatives. Tom also has been a great resource to me in developing relationships with business partners as well as city and county leaders. Those relationships have been invaluable to me and have contributed to my success.
    - Ted Crabtree, Vice President


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