Theresa is a native Texan who brings 27 years of corporate, non-profit and community board leadership experience to the Austin EDC. Having most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Community Relations for the Wells Fargo Foundation, she managed multiple local and statewide philanthropy budgets for investments in housing affordability, economic development, small business growth and sustainability.

While serving in various roles in the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department since 2013, David was the steward of Mayor and Council’s process for evaluating and creating the prospective economic development entity since 2014. Today, he is primarily responsible for the development of governance roles and administrative needs of the organization.

Anne Gatling Haynes has leadership experience working in public and private sector roles, in small and large cities, catalyzing inclusive and transformative development and founding new startup organizations and programs. As the Chief Transactions Officer, Anne brings her skills to Austin, serving as the lead for project development and facilitator of collaborative partnerships.

A summa cum laude graduate in Political Science and Economics from St. Edward's University, Mitchell brings a rich background in fiscal management and strategic financial planning. His professional experience includes both state and local government finance, with expertise optimizing financial operations such as budget monitoring and development, data governance and analysis, and contract compliance. At AEDC, Mitchell is responsible for managing accounting systems and processes, overseeing day-to-day financial activities, using the power of financial strategy to drive equitable and inclusive community development.