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Economic Development Announces New Executive Director
Danielle Gallegos  |  16-May-2007

The greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation announced at their regular GTEDC board meeting Monday May 14th 2007 the arrival of their new Executive Director Patrick Vanderpool.  Patrick comes to Tucumcari from Pampa Texas, with his wife and four children.  Patrick is currently the Director of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce and comes with over the 13 years experience in the economic development field.

The president of the Greater Tucumcari Economic Ddevelopment Corporation board, Franklin McCasland said "We are very excited to have Mr. Vanderpool bring to Tucumcari so much great Economic Development experience and  hope he can put all that expertise twords the bettering of the Tucumcari and Quay County area."

Patrick is expected to start his tenure with GTEDC on June 1st, 2007.