The LEDC was created by the City of Lockney for purposes of increasing economic prosperity and promoting economic development throughout the community. The Economic Development Corporation replaces the former Opportunity Lockney.
To lead this effort, the City of Lockney is pursuing a diverse, innovative, and visionary group of business executives, industry professionals and community leaders to serve as the Board of Directors for the LEDC. In addition to bringing expertise and guidance to the LEDC, the Board will be charged with creating a vision for the future of the City of Lockney. The LEDC also strives to building partnerships with other entities that directly or indirectly can enhance economic prosperity and quality of life in the City of Lockney.
The roles of the Lockney Economic Development Corporation shall be to:
The Board of Directors consists of seven members
The Board includes positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasury. Nomination and selection for each position is determined by the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will typically meet monthly for regular meetings and will occasionally conduct Special Meetings throughout the year as needed
New LEDC Board members will be expected to participate in Board Member orientation and training
To be eligible to serve as a Board member of the LEDC, an individual must:
Additionally, the ideal candidate to serve on the LEDC Board of Directors offers a solid mix of experience, qualifications, and passion for enhancing economic prosperity and building a thriving business and desirable environment for Lockney, including:
| Member | Position | Place | Date Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Barker | President | 1 | 10/01/2021 | 2026 |
| Cheryl Edwards | 2 | 10/01/2021 | 2026 | |
| Kevin Stennett | 3 | 5/21/2024 | 2026 | |
| Amber Graves | Treasurer | 4 | 11/19/2024 | 2027 |
| Corbin Kellison | 5 | 11/17/2024 | 2027 | |
| Esmeralda Sanchez | 6 | 11/19/2024 | 2027 | |
| Michael DeLeon | Vice President | 7 | 11/19/2024 | 2027 |