Larry Vaupel, Ph.D. has been appointed to the position of economic development director for the City of Vista. Economic Development is a top priority in Vista, with more than 48,000 jobs across the city’s diverse economic base, including 21,000 in the Business Park.
“Larry’s solid leadership and years of experience in business advocacy makes him a great addition to the city organization and the business community,” said City Manager Patrick Johnson. “Larry brings over two decades of government experience to the job and we’re fortunate to have him on board to oversee Vista’s continued economic growth and stability.”
Vaupel, who will assume his new duties March 30, was selected after an extensive recruitment to fill the position, which was left open when Kevin Ham retired after twenty years of service. As economic development director, he will focus on attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses through support services and programs, in order to strengthen the city’s financial base and provide quality jobs for residents.
“Economic development is vital to a community’s success. I look forward to assisting local businesses with the resources they need to be successful enterprises which leads to many significant economic benefits to the city” said Larry Vaupel. “I plan on building on the substantial work completed under Kevin’s leadership to support the local economy, collaborating with stakeholders and the business community, and bringing about new business opportunities to the city.”
