The City of Lufkin, Texas, has appointed Larissa Philpot-Brown as its new director of economic development. She will assume the role in October, succeeding Bob Samford, who is retiring after serving in the position.
Philpot-Brown expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “I am honored to join the City of Lufkin as director of Economic Development. I look forward to working with local leadership and community stakeholders to help advance Lufkin’s economic prospects. Throughout my career, I have remained steadfast in my dedication to building meaningful relationships and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.”
She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Prior to this appointment, Philpot-Brown served as president and CEO of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation. She also previously held roles as planning director and municipal services director for the City of Nacogdoches, bringing over a decade of public sector and economic development experience to her new position.
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City of Lufkin names economic development director
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – The City of Lufkin has named Larissa Philpot-Brown as their new director of economic development. n nPhilpot-Brown will start in October, with the retirement of former director Bob Samford. n n”I am honored to join the City of Lufkin as director of Economic Development,” Philpot-Brown said. “I look forward to working with local leadership and community stakeholders to help advance Lufkin’s economic prospects. Throughout my career, I have remained steadfast in my dedication to building meaningful relationships and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.” n nPhilpot-Brown earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Stephen F. Austin State University. Most recently, she was president and CEO of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation. She also served as planning director and municipal services director for the City of Nacogdoches.