ROCKWALL, TX, January 23, 2013 (Press-News.org) At its December board meeting, the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (Rockwall EDC) appointed local businessman and active community volunteer, Stewart Storms, to its board. Storms' designation on the Rockwall EDC board began this month and will continue until December 2015.
He is currently vice president of commercial lending for American National Bank of Texas in Rockwall, where he has been since 2010.
"I am thrilled with this appointment because I know Stewart is going to offer a great perspective about growing current business in Rockwall, as well as attracting new prospects to our city," said Rockwall EDC President and CEO Sheri Franza. "With his dedicated focus on increasing commerce, I know Stewart will represent Rockwall's business community with excellence."
In addition to his 13 year banking career, Storms sits on the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce board. He is active in the Rockwall ISD Mentor Program, Rockwall Kiwanis Club, Rockwall Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association and Elizabeth Toon Foundation Planning Committee.
"I'm committed to Rockwall and I am excited to serve on the REDC Board," said Storms. "Serving Rockwall in this capacity is an honor and I look forward to helping with the continued expansion of where we live and what we do."
Storms holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and a Master of Business Administration in management and leadership skills, both from Texas Tech University. He also attended the Texas Tech School of Community Bank Management.
About Rockwall Economic Development Corporation
Since 1996, the Rockwall EDC has actively recruited corporate headquarters and regional relocations to one of the most viable markets in the United States - North Texas. Rockwall offers training opportunities through five higher education university systems, as well as a highly skilled work force from across more than a dozen cities. With ready-to-suit facilities, a strategic location that reaches both Dallas and Fort Worth, a vibrant infrastructure and a 365-acre, premier business park, Rockwall is a profitable decision for business growth and development. For more information about Rockwall EDC or the Rockwall Technology Park, call (972) 772-0025 or visit http://www.RockwallEDC.com.
Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Appoints Stewart Storms to Board for Three-Year Term
Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (Rockwall EDC) appointed local businessman and active community volunteer, Stewart Storms, to its board. Storms' designation on the Rockwall EDC board began this month and will continue until December 2015.
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[Press-News.org] Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Appoints Stewart Storms to Board for Three-Year TermRockwall Economic Development Corporation (Rockwall EDC) appointed local businessman and active community volunteer, Stewart Storms, to its board. Storms' designation on the Rockwall EDC board began this month and will continue until December 2015.