Board of Directors Announces Resignation

The board of directors of Rockland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) announced at its meeting recenlty that Holly Freedman, REDC’s President and CEO since June 1994, has resigned from her position effective April 1, 2007.

REDC is a contract agency of the County of Rockland and is governed by a 33-member Board of Directors from the public and private sectors. Its mission is to promote the Rockland County economy by fostering the creation and attraction of new business, and the retention and expansion of existing business.

In announcing her resignation, Ms. Freedman said, “It has been a privilege to have served Rockland County in this capacity for the past 13 years. I’ve worked in partnership with very talented people in both the private and public sectors of Rockland County and throughout New York State, and, as a team; we’ve produced innovative programs and enhanced existing ones for the benefit of Rockland County businesses and all county residents. I’m particularly proud that our successes have stimulated job opportunities and improved the quality of life.”
Upon leaving REDC, Ms. Freedman will join the National Executive Service Corps (NESC) as its Vice President and Regional Director for Westchester and Rockland counties.

NESC, based in New York City, provides business planning and management consulting services to nonprofits, municipalities and school districts. “Through my work with the NESC, I look forward to continued close collaboration with the Rockland County nonprofit community,” Ms. Freedman said.

William Helmer, REDC Board Chairman said, “The Board and the entire business community recognizes Ms. Freedman’s outstanding work and the significant accomplishments of the REDC under her leadership. We will miss her and wish her well in her new position.”
Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef, who by virtue of his office is the County’s chief economic development officer, added his praise and thanks to Ms. Freedman. “We thank Holly for her years of service to the County. During her tenure as president of REDC, she has done much to stimulate economic growth and development. Indeed, she has taken the organization to a new level of strength and effectiveness,” Vanderhoef said. “We wish her well in her new endeavor, and look forward to working with her successor to ensure the continued expansion of Rockland’s economy.”

In order to ensure a smooth transition and to provide continuity of service to the business community, a search committee has been formed to seek qualified candidates to fill the President and CEO position. Helmer will chair the committee, which includes other members from REDC’s Board of Directors.

Rockland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) promotes the economy in Rockland County by fostering the creation and attraction of new business and the retention and expansion of existing business to stimulate job opportunities to improve the quality of life in Rockland County. REDC is a contract agency of the County of Rockland. Programs and services are made possible with financial support from the County of Rockland, the U.S. Department of Defense, corporate grants and private sector contributions.