Daniel C. Gunderson

Mr. Dan Gundersen is a nationally recognized economic development professional. He is the former Commissioner of the New York State Department of Economic Development and Co-Chairman for the Empire State Development Corporation. In these positions, he was responsible for making proactive investments and creating employment in targeted growth sectors by supplying the capital New York’s communities and businesses need to grow. In particular, he created comprehensive strategies for achieving economic growth in Upstate New York and helped ensure that all of New York was positioned to compete and lead in the global economy.

Prior to his tenure with the State of New York, Dan served as the Executive Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. As the department’s COO, he was responsible for directing operations exceeding US $665 million annually and initiating and implementing a $2.8 billion economic stimulus program.

Dan served in a similar capacity for the State of Maryland as Assistant Secretary for Business Development. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, He worked with corporate and public leaders in Southeast Pennsylvania to develop nationally acclaimed public/private partnerships that addressed critical quality of life issues in the areas of jobs, education, transportation, good government and housing.

Mr. Gundersen is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a Masters in Governmental Administration and Hope College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education program on global strategy. He serves on the board of the International Economic Development Council, the worldwide association for the economic development profession.

• Economic Development Finance Programs
February 17-19 | Lansing, MI

• Economic Development Credit Analysis
March 3-5 | Los Angeles, CA

• Economic Development Strategic Planning
March 18-19 | Springfield, MO

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