Name: Ron Bertasi 

Position: CEO

Organization: GIS WebTech

Years In Economic Development: 6 years

Years As A Member of IEDC: 6 years

What is a podcast or book you recommend?

The Dropout

What was the first IEDC event you attended?

An Annual Conference in Cleveland in 2016.

Why did you choose to join IEDC?

IEDC is the only global organization for economic development.

How has being a member of IEDC benefitted you and/or your organization?

Working with IEDC has been a key factor in our company's record growth.

What IEDC event do you look forward to attending each year? Why?

The Annual Conference is my favorite because it brings together economic developers from around the world.

Is there a project your organization is currently working on that you are excited about?

Our company's international expansion is really taking off!

How has your organization adapted to support your community and/or clients during the pandemic?

We provided pro-bono Coronavirus Impact Planning Reports to over 700 communities.

What is something you and/or your organization have accomplished this year that you are most proud of?

We launched Guru, the latest and most advanced technology for economic development.

What are some ways you hope you and your organization can continue to support your community and/or clients?

We will continue to make economic developers more effective through cutting-edge technology.

Coffee or Tea?

Coffee

Audio Book or Podcast?

Either

Favorite Movie?

Saving Private Ryan

Favorite Book?

Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks

Night out or Night In?

Night out.

Dress-shoes or Sneakers?

Sneakers

What is something you like to do in your free time?

Tennis and wakesurfing