An April 2, 2013 Washington County Board of County
Commissioners’ (BCC) decision approved the creation of a new part-time
Strategic Economic Development Plan Coordinator position. The position would be responsible for planning,
implementing, and tracking project initiatives related to accomplishing the
Strategic Economic Development Plan’s (SEDP) five specific goals outlined by
the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (ED) and the
BCC.
The part-time, temporary position would earn $25,000 over a
six-month period with the potential to earn a $5,000 bonus if the BCC
determined all assigned tasks were successfully completed.
After an extensive search and review of nine applicants, the
EDC Executive Committee decided selecting a candidate unfamiliar with the
community, EDC Board, staff, and other community stakeholders could hinder
progress in implementing SEDP priorities.
As an alternative, EDC Chair, Dan Pheil and Vice Chair, Ron Bowers
recommended current EDC board member, Stuart Mullendore.
Mullendore, who has been instrumental in developing the EDC
strategic plan, agreed to dedicate 20 hours per week and to serve in this
position as a volunteer saving the County $25,000. The BCC agreed that Mullendore’s knowledge
and tenure on the EDC Board will assist him moving the plan info the
implementation phase, thus they unanimously approved this recommendation.
Mullendore has served on the EDC Board since 2007, and
currently chairs the SEDP Committee. In addition to serving on the EDC Board,
Mullendore is Vice President of Marketing and Special Services at HBP, Inc.
