Danny Chavez, whose resume includes stops in McKinney, San Antonio and Charlotte, North Carolina, will become Waco’s first chief economic development officer, having been personally recruited by City Manager Bradley Ford for the position that will pay $210,000 annually.
Chavez, a Walton Beach, Florida, native, joins seemingly an impressive economic development team between the city and Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. Recent announcements include a new $1 billion paper mill courtesy of Graphic Packaging International, Walmart’s $350 million milk processing plant and Amazon’s $250 million sorting center.
But Ford, who worked with Chavez in Burleson, said he brings more to the table than reinforcements. He has created a niche for himself statewide.
“I expect Danny will be additive to our region’s efforts, and he will also be leading economic development…
