Shane Pace currently serves as the President of the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO). Prior to joining JEDCO, he served as the Executive Director of Development Services for the City of Cleburne. Shane has experience working in both city and regional government as well as the private sector. Shane has a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Texas at Arlington. He maintains a professional accreditation from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and has completed several courses from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Shane and his wife are the proud parents of two energetic young boys. In their free time they enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and camping, reading, and music. When asked his thoughts on the opportunity to serve as the new President for JEDCO, Shane stated, “There is great momentum in Jacksonville right now due to the foresight and direction of the Board of Directors and I look forward to being a part of the positive changes ahead. The bottom line for me is to promote investment within the City by building and strengthening relationships to secure the expansion of existing businesses, attract new business, and encourage entrepreneurial development. These investments ultimately lead to the creation of new jobs, increased tax base for the City, and diversification of the local economy. I am very appreciative of the opportunity to serve the community as the new President of the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation and look forward to working with the Board and other leaders in the community towards economic growth and prosperity.”