Special to the Times Vedette
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) announced the election of Rick Hunsaker, executive director of Region XII COG in Carroll, as president of the association on Oct. 23 at NADO’s 2024 Annual Business Meeting. The meeting was held in conjunction with NADO’s Annual Training Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 21-24.
As president, Hunsaker will lead and work with the 67-member NADO Board of Directors, which oversees the association’s budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting regional development organizations. NADO was founded in 1967 to provide training, information and representation for regional development organizations throughout the United States. Today, NADO’s 350-plus member organizations serve local governments and the public within their regions through various programs focused on diversifying local economies, assisting businesses, creating jobs and providing vital community services.
“We are honored to have Rick Hunsaker serve as president of our national association,” NADO Executive Director Joe McKinney shared. “Rick brings an abundance of regional community and economic development knowledge to this role and our board. He is dedicated to helping our nation’s local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today’s rapidly changing global environment.”
“I am excited to serve the National Association of Development Organizations as president for the next year,” Hunsaker said. “NADO serves as a positive and vital resource for regional development organizations around the country and I am fortunate to be part of the important work they are doing.”
To contact Hunsaker, email rhunsaker@region12cog.org.