Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, announced his retirement, effective Feb. 1, 2025, following 19 years with the EDP in an Aug. 1 news release.
Looking back
Staley first joined The Woodlands Area EDP as chief operating officer in 2005 before taking over as CEO in 2009. During his career, Staley focused on bringing corporations to The Woodlands, and volunteered for a number of local boards and coalitions, including:
- The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce board
- Gulf Coast Workforce Board
- Conroe North Houston Regional Airport Advisory Board
- United Way of Greater Houston Regional Council
- Montgomery County Community Foundation board
- "It has been a privilege to serve our community alongside a dedicated team at the EDP and our community partners. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together and am confident in the EDP's continued success in the future," Staley said in a statement.
- "I would like to express my gratitude to Gil for his steadfast dedication to The Woodlands Area EDP and his significant contributions toward fostering growth within our community," said Jim Parisi, board chair for The Woodlands Area EDP, in a statement.
Parisi said in the news release the board will begin searching for a replacement for the position, stating the board will work toward "ensuring a smooth transition and continued momentum in economic development efforts."
