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Fred has enjoyed an extensive career in economic and technology development on an international scale. He directed the economic development offices of Sarasota, then Tampa, Florida before embarking on technology development projects as the director and chief operating officer for the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and the Penn State Research Park, both with strong aeronautical engineering components. He recently completed a comprehensive feasibility study for a science park at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
He has served as an officer and project team leader for Montreal based Corporate Affairs International, then SNC Lavalin, one of the world’s largest engineering firms. His work has ranged from international projects with USAID and the Urban Institute to major corporations, universities and institutional agencies.
He has served as an officer and board of directors member of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) and board member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), American Economic Development Council (AEDC) among others.
Fred holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Management and a Master’s degree in Urban Development Management.
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