Corpus Christi, the largest city on the Texas Coast and home to the sixth-largest port in the nation, has evolved into a vital economic hub. Since its incorporation in 1852, the city has grown into a center for petrochemical production, tourism, healthcare, retail, education, shipping, agriculture, and military operations.

The city operates under a home-rule government with a mayor, eight council members, and a city manager who oversees daily operations. In 1983, Corpus Christi adopted single-member districts to ensure equitable representation across its diverse communities. Today, the city supports over 40 boards and commissions that connect residents with local government. It provides a wide range of public services, including police, fire, emergency medical services, parks, libraries, and utilities such as water, wastewater, gas, and recycling.

Corpus Christi is also recognized for its proactive infrastructure planning, particularly in water resource management. The city maintains over 1,600 miles of water mains and operates six treatment plants with a combined capacity of 42.7 million gallons per day. In response to the 1996 drought, the city partnered with regional authorities to construct the 101-mile Mary Rhodes Pipeline and secure additional water sources like the Garwood trans-basin diversion. These efforts underscore Corpus Christi’s commitment to sustainability and long-term regional resilience.

The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) is a nonprofit organization committed to driving economic growth and prosperity across the Coastal Bend region. CCREDC leads initiatives that attract new primary jobs and capital investment, working in close partnership with public and private stakeholders including the cities of Corpus Christi and Portland, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, Nueces and San Patricio counties, and over 125 private-sector members.

Governed by a 25-member Board of Directors, CCREDC serves as the single point of contact for primary employers seeking to locate or expand in the region. The organization facilitates site selection, coordinates incentive proposals, advocates for existing employers, and supports policy development to streamline economic development efforts.

In 2024, CCREDC achieved significant milestones:

CCREDC’s targeted industry sectors include:

The organization is actively marketing the Coastal Bend as a hub for the next wave of American manufacturing and energy expansion, leveraging its infrastructure, workforce, and strategic location.

CCREDC’s success is built on strong regional collaboration with partners such as Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Del Mar College, the Port of Corpus Christi, and numerous chambers of commerce and other economic development organizations. Together, these alliances are shaping a resilient, future-ready economy for the Coastal Bend.

The President & CEO will serve as a passionate spokesperson, and a civic leader elevating the visibility of CCREDC’s priorities and influencing favorable public policy outcomes to drive business attraction and retention to the region. They will serve as the organization’s chief spokesperson before all external audiences and media. Further, the President & CEO will identify strategic partnerships regionally and nationally to stimulate economic development and growth across the region.

The President & CEO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning and execution, board relations, staff leadership and fiscal management, and general administration. Specific responsibility includes:

Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred, CEcD a plus.

The President & CEO will be based in Corpus Christi, TX. Travel will be intermittent and dependent on organizational needs.