041519 Press Release - Denton Selects Next Economic Development Director (April 2019) IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Sarah Kuechler • (940) 349-8356 • Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com
Denton Selects Next Economic Development Director
DENTON,TX,April 15,2019—City Manager Todd Hileman has announced the appointment of
Jessica Rogers to the position of Economic Development Director. Rogers will begin as Economic
Development Director effective today.
Jessica has worked for the City of Denton since 2015,most recently serving as the Deputy Director
of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations. In this role, Jessica managed communications
for the City, served as the City's Public Information Officer, and handled federal and state
government affairs, among many other projects and responsibilities. Prior to this role, Jessica
served as the Energy Services Manager in Denton Municipal Electric and the Assistant to the City
Manager in the City Manager's Office.
"Jessica has proven to be a successful leader in this organization," said City Manager Todd
Hileman. "Her experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly form
effective relationships make her well prepared to continue to move economic development
forward."
Jessica has Bachelor of Arts in history from Texas A&M University and a Master of Public Affairs
from Indiana University's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Prior to Denton,
Jessica served as the Administrative Services Manager with the City of Dickinson, Texas, where
she oversaw the City's budget and financial operations, and as a Management Assistant. Jessica
has also worked as a Project Assistant with the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation
in Bloomington, Indiana.
The position of Economic Development Director was previously held by the late Caroline Booth.
Her positive attitude, desire to be of service to others, and dedication to the Denton community
will always be remembered and she is greatly missed.
Contact: Todd Hileman, (940) 349-8307, Todd.Hileman@cityofdenton.com
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