City of Canyon hires new Executive Director of Economic Development
Published: Tue, 01/31/23
City of Canyon hires new Executive Director of Economic Development
Stephanie Tucker
(Courtesy: City of Canyon)
ABC7 Amarillo
by Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — The City of Canyon hired a new Executive Director of the Canyon Economic Development Corp.
Stephanie Tucker is originally from Groom. She and her husband, Toby, moved to Canyon five years ago after he was named the Athletic Director for Canyon ISD.
“We are thrilled to bring Stephanie on as the new CEDC Director,” said City Manager Joe Price. “Her passion for business development and this community will continue to make Canyon a city where businesses thrive. She brings invaluable experience from her time being a business owner and the key relationships that she has forged over the years.”
Tucker received her dual bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from Texas Tech University.
She and her husband have owned and operated the Amarillo Venom since 2011, but put the team up for sale last year.
She was most recently General Manager and Vice President of Marketing at IVRS Wellness Center.
Tucker was named the “Texas Woman to Watch” by the Texas Business Women in 2013 and “Business Woman of the Year” by the Childress Chamber of Commerce in 2008.
“There is no better place to raise a family, live and work, than Canyon, Texas,” said Tucker. “I cannot wait to share my love for this awesome community and help businesses prosper.”
A welcome reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7at the Canyon Area Library.