5th Generation Texan, Hook ‘Em, CEO @ Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP), Building the Best Community-One Job at a Time!
Fort Worth, Texas
Joined June 2017
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Fort Worth’s beloved Arena has been renamed – Ariat Arena!
Check out our new website and upcoming events… with Sole 😉
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The future of American manufacturing is being built right here in Fort Worth.
Carrier’s $600 million investment plan is a major win for Texans, bringing in new jobs and fueling economic growth across North Texas.
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Carrier is building a massive manufacturing hub to keep up with surging tech demand. wfaa.com/article/money/busin…
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Another major win for Fort Worth! Carrier is investing $600M in a new advanced manufacturing facility at AllianceTexas, creating 1,500 jobs. Proud to partner with @carrier, @HillwoodDevelop, @CityofFortWorth, Denton County & @StateOfTexas. #FortWorth #Manufacturing
We’re proud to collaborate with the @CityofFortWorth, Texas, to build a new manufacturing and engineering center that will create 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs while supporting the region’s continued growth.
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Fort Worth continues to build momentum in its #manufacturing sector with the announcement of @Carrier’s new one-million SF facility in the #AllianceTexas corridor.
Grateful to work alongside the Carrier team, @FortworthEDP, @HillwoodDevelop & the State on this one! 🤝
We’re proud to collaborate with the @CityofFortWorth, Texas, to build a new manufacturing and engineering center that will create 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs while supporting the region’s continued growth.
Read more: bit.ly/4dTLvtz
Robert Allen retweeted
Congratulations to Laura and Greg Bird on being named the 2026 Fort Worth Business Executives of the Year! Their leadership and commitment to our community continue to make a lasting impact. bit.ly/4yWMkKo
#FortWorth #BusinessLeadership #CommunityLeadership
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Carrier to invest $600M in Texas #manufacturing facility.
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We’re proud to collaborate with the @CityofFortWorth, Texas, to build a new manufacturing and engineering center that will create 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs while supporting the region’s continued growth.
Read more: bit.ly/4dTLvtz
Another great project win for #FortWorth! Thank you @carrier for investing more than $600M and creating 1,500 jobs in our great city. @FWEconDev @DentonCountyTX @MayorMattie @HillwoodDevelop
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We’re proud to collaborate with the @CityofFortWorth, Texas, to build a new manufacturing and engineering center that will create 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs while supporting the region’s continued growth.
Read more: bit.ly/4dTLvtz
Robert Allen retweeted
As Fort Worth’s advanced manufacturing industry grows, so does demand for a skilled workforce. With 31,000 DFW manufacturing job openings projected by 2030, preparing talent is critical. Read how Fort Worth is helping shape the industry’s future: fortworthreport.org/2026/10/…
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As the 10th largest city in the nation, we have a responsibility to protect the roots that make Fort Worth special and an opportunity to ensure that as our city grows, so does nature.
I'm so proud to launch the Fort Worth Open Space & Parks Conservancy and our work bringing together public leadership, private philanthropy, and community partners to accomplish things none of us could do alone.
Read more about our next bold step in the Good Natured vision here: bizjournals.com/fortworth/ne… – at Fort Worth, TX
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ICYMI, the Fort Worth Business Journal launched this week, highlighting the companies, people and projects shaping Fort Worth. Check out its story with Ross Perot Jr. on Fort Worth’s growth and what’s ahead. #FortWorth
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Secretary of State Robert Howden joined German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at Lockheed Martin for the rollout ceremony celebrating Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet. Built in Fort Worth, this aircraft represents the strong ties between Texas and Germany. 🇩🇪
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Germany’s first F-35A was unveiled at @LockheedMartin’s Fort Worth facility. Built here, it reinforces Fort Worth’s role as the Aviation & Defense Capital of Texas. bit.ly/4xJeFma
#FortWorth #Aerospace #Defense #AdvancedManufacturing #EconomicDevelopment
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@MPMaterials has delivered its first rare-earth magnets to General Motors from its Fort Worth facility. With 350+ employees, the operation is another example of advanced manufacturing growing in Fort Worth. bit.ly/46DpmeP
#FortWorth #AdvancedManufacturing
Thanks to @LockheedMartin and #FortWorth for making the world a little safer today. Honored to join for the rollout of Germany’s first F35 and to celebrate @chelseaadler in her new role at Lockheed! #EconDev #BuiltinFortWorth
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Fort Worth EDP and Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Flores welcomed a Czech delegation, including MEP Dr. Jaroslav Knot, to explore U.S. expansion opportunities. Visits to MTU Maintenance FW, @CowboyAero, @BellFlight and @UTArlingtonRI showcased FW’s aerospace and manufacturing strengths.
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Fort Worth delivers talent at every level, from top-tier universities to hands-on career training.
✔ #1 in Texas for higher education
✔ 58,000+ graduates each year
✔ 45,000+ students in career & technical training
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@Hillwood Aviation CEO Matt Byrd joined Texas A&M–Fort Worth leaders to discuss emerging aviation technology, advanced air mobility and the workforce supporting the future of flight. #FortWorth #Aviation #Aerospace #EconomicDevelopment
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Fort Worth is heading to Ireland for more than TCU football. Robert Allen and Mayor Mattie Parker will meet with Irish companies to build relationships and explore opportunities for growth in Fort Worth. bit.ly/4xlWOC9
#EconomicDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #TCU
