By Hilary Holeman
Edith Ramirez, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Mahood as the new Economic Development Director for the City of Morgan Hill, effective Monday, July 26, 2021.
Mahood is an accomplished and experienced business executive with over 30 years of senior management experience. Most recently he served as the President and CEO of two of the largest chambers of commerce in Northern California, the Silicon Valley Organization and the Sacramento Metro Chamber. Prior to his 18-year career as a chamber executive, Mahood served in various senior management roles in the private sector.
“Matt’s background, experience, and connections will be instrumental in helping implement the City’s Economic Blueprint, support business retention, and expansion for the one million square feet of speculative development underway,” Ramirez stated in a news release. “In addition, he will play a critical role representing the City at the regional and state level on important issues such as transportation solutions and local housing control.”
Please help us welcome Matt Mahood to Morgan Hill.