JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek is on the hunt for a new economic development director and event coordinator following their resignations, effective Feb. 16.
“Until their replacements are hired, we are working as a team to ensure our efforts continue and our level of service to the community remains unchanged,” Interim City Manager Kimberly Greer wrote in an email.
Economic Development Director Randall Toussaint, who had been with the city for two years, helped land biomedical engineering giant Boston Scientific for the city’s Town Center area.
Several applications have already been submitted for Toussaint’s position, according to the city’s LinkedIn job posting.
“It’s a loss to me personally because I was so fond of Randall, and in his role as economic development director, he did a lot to propel us forward economically,” Mayor John Bradberry said in an interview. “Boston Scientific is something that I don’t think we would have landed without his expertise. He was a very valuable member of our staff team, and he’ll be missed a great deal.”
Greer said other highlights under Toussaint include Providence Christian Academy, Center for Dry Eyes Atlanta, and the YiFan Restaurant and Event Center.
Johns Creek Event Coordinator Stacey Gross, departing after a year and some change with the city, helped launch a number of special events, like the city’s Diwali, Lunar New Year and Juneteenth celebrations as well as its Literary Fair.
“Stacy did a great job and really helped build greater community, which was our hope through these events” Bradberry said. “I know that I was very fond of her, and I think all the people that worked with her were fond of her.”
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