AASHTO Journal, 20 July 2012
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has a new leader come fall.
Matthew D. Chase, current executive director at the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), was named to the leadership position Monday during NACo’s 77th Annual Conference and Exposition in Pittsburgh, Penn.
“It is a great honor to be joining the NACo team. The association and its membership of county officials are essential leaders in preparing America for a better future,” Chase said in a statement. “NACo has an incredibly talented group of leaders, members, and staff who are dedicated to improving the quality of life, public services, and economic conditions across the country. I look forward to furthering the association’s proud legacy of advancing the goals of our nation’s counties.”
Chase served in multiple capacities at NADO, including director of legislative affairs and deputy director, before taking the reins as executive director. He serves on committees for the Ford Foundation’s Wealth Creation in Rural America initiative, Rural Policy Research Institute, and the University of Vermont’s Transportation Research Center. Chase is a regular national speaker on federal and policy issues related to community and economic development, including rural development, transportation, and sustainable development.
NACo’s current executive director, Larry Naake, announced his retirement at the end of last year. Chase will begin his position on Sept. 17.
More information on NACo is available at NACo.org.