WARSAW — Community leaders recognized retiring Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson today at an event co-hosted by KEDCo and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

“We are grateful for George’s service to our community as the president of KEDCo and leader of our economic development efforts,” said KEDCo Chairman Jim Tinkey. “Today we acknowledge the outstanding contributions George has made over his career to the economic development profession.”

Robertson joined KEDCo in 2010 as the organization’s first full-time executive director. Since that time, the community has seen the development of Warsaw Tech Park, dozens of announcements of job creation and investment projects throughout Kosciusko County, and launch of multiple workforce development initiatives with KEDCo’s involvement.

“It’s an honor to recognize an economic development leader for whom workforce development has long been a priority,” said Ivy Tech Warsaw Vice Chancellor and KEDCo board member Dr. Allyn Decker. “On behalf of Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann, we commend George Robertson for his dedication to workforce development as a lasting legacy.”

In recent years, Ivy Tech Warsaw has seen significant development including realignment with the Fort Wayne region, construction of a 40,000+ square foot state-of-the-art Warsaw campus, and launch of the nearby Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.

“It’s important to celebrate leaders like George Robertson for their contributions to improving our community and advancing our profession,” said KEDCo CEO Alan Tio. “We have great opportunities ahead of us thanks to the bridges George and other KEDCo leaders have built over many years.”

Robertson joined KEDCo in 2010 following leadership positions with organizations based in Charles County, Md.; Alexandria, La.; and Schenectady, N.Y. His experience includes roles with local, regional, and state-level economic development organizations. As a result, Robertson has become a frequent instructor at economic development courses across the country and has been recognized as an authority within the economic development profession.