Staff
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The EDB has a two-prong mission: retention and recruitment of primary businesses in Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington State.
Tacoma-Pierce County is great for business
Since 1978, the EDB has worked with firms that have invested billions of dollars in the South Puget Sound and that employ tens of thousands of workers at high wages: Boeing, Mitsui-Soko (U.S.A.), Inc., Amazon, IKEA, AIM Aerospace, NewCold, and hundreds of other firms have discovered what you can, too.
Bruce Kendall
President & CEOBruce is the driving force behind the EDB. He's an impassioned liaison to the board members and broader community, enthusiastically advocating for regional economic opportunity in Tacoma-Pierce County. To schedule a meeting with Bruce, please contact Deborah Kelly.
(253) 284-5890 bruce@edbtacomapierce.org
Jenn Adrien
Vice President, CommunicationsJenn leads the communication efforts of the EDB to advance its mission and showcase the EDB's range of services both within and outside the region. In addition to overseeing print and online media, she provides guidance on policy advocacy, manages government affairs and investor relations, and directs the Annual Meeting.
(253) 284-5888 jenn@edbtacomapierce.org
Sarah Bonds
Vice President, Business RecruitmentSarah works directly with businesses and consultants to provide key information and assistance to land primary employers throughout all of Pierce County. Her work includes helping companies with site selection, exploring incentives, assisting with permitting, and connecting clients to workforce development resources.
(253) 284-5892 sarah@edbtacomapierce.org
Deborah Kelly
Director of OperationsDeborah keeps the EDB going, overseeing the complex day-to-day logistics of a lean office team. She provides top level support to Bruce Kendall, including scheduling. Contact Deborah for help routing your inquiry to the correct EDB staff person.
(253) 284-5884 deborah@edbtacomapierce.org
Maddie Merton
Vice President, Business Retention and ExpansionMaddie manages the EDB’s relationships with existing primary businesses, delivering solutions to help them grow and succeed. She meets with an annual portfolio of 200 companies ranging from small, mid-sized, and large across multiple industry sectors. Her work includes navigating federal, state and local incentives, accessing financing and grant programs, permitting and regulatory assistance, connections to workforce development resources, and management consulting.
(253) 284-5891 maddie@edbtacomapierce.org
Jaime Lombardini
AccountantJaime handles the EDB's finances, payroll, and invoicing. She can be reached by phone on Wednesdays during normal business hours.
(253) 284-5887 jaime@edbtacomapierce.orgOffice location
EDB Tacoma-Pierce County
950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 410
Tacoma, WA 98402
Mailing address
EDB Tacoma-Pierce County
P.O. Box 1515
Tacoma, WA 98401
Street Parking
On-street parking is available in most areas of downtown for a maximum of either 2 hrs or 90 min. Rates are posted on the curbside meters, which accept coins or credit.
Off-street Parking
Park Plaza North, 923 Commerce Street, Tacoma WA 98402
Park Plaza North is the closest off-street parking garage to the EDB office. The entrance of the garage is accessed by heading north on Commerce Street from South 11th Street. Park and enter your license plate at a meter during the payment process. Meters accept coins or credit.
Enter our office building via Pacific or via the parking garage’s sky bridge. The sky bridge connects on its top level to the 5th floor of our building.