Skaggs takes top economic development job in Nevada

Michael Skaggs, former president and CEO of Next Generation Economy Inc., has been named executive director of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

"Mike Skaggs has left behind a trail of economic development wherever he worked," said Gov. Jim Gibbons. "He has tremendous experience working in Nevada as a consultant; he's familiar with our state and region, and I'm confident he will help drive economic development here in Nevada."

Skaggs served as chairman of the Economic Development Group in Phoenix and in that role, consulted with the Nevada Economic Development Commission, the Nevada Redevelopment Authority, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada and Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

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Skaggs was CEO of Next Gen before it shut down last year. Previously, he was a vice president of Albuquerque Economic Development. Most recently, he has served as vice president of solutions for DW Turner Public Relations and Advertising in Albuquerque.