EDC concludes search for CEO and announces formation of task force

SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. concluded its search for a new leader, naming prominent retired area insurance executive Lisa Krouse CEO.

Krouse has been interim CEO of the EDC since early July, soon after Sarasota County Commissioners voted to begin a process to roll back funding to the organization. The decision also comes on the heels of the EDC’s announcement of promoting Erin Silk into the VP position for business development services.