Ed Leclear, Aicp, Edfp Email & Phone Number

Creative problem-solver and leader with over twenty years of experience in revitalizing and creating vibrant communities. Believes lasting community improvement is built through combining the power of good government and innovative development. Focused, detail-oriented, but flexible in approach and excels at moving complicated projects forward while reacting to the immediate needs of residents and clients. Loves building and leading teams of high-performing professionals seeking to solve today's problems while anticipating and preparing for tomorrow's opportunities. Proud to be recognized by peers for leadership in implementing plans and providing value as a director on several statewide professional boards. A teacher at heart and someone that enjoys breaking down complicated policy and regulations into easy-to-understand components. Enjoys equally both speaking with large groups of community members and sitting down with elected officials testifying on development policy at the Capitol. Wants the planning profession to evolve to be a catalyst for merging the power of effective government with the expertise, energy and capital of private development. Seeks career development that provides exposure to the great complexity of real estate development and high-performing government in order to be a national leader in creating resilient, culturally-rich, and thriving communities.