David Petr is President and CEO of MCEDC, developing innovative strategies, strengthening partnerships and leading a team to promote Montgomery County as a great place to start, grow and expand business. With a wide spectrum of economic development, strategic business and marketing experience, David thrives on changing the culture of organizations to become more nimble, proactive and creative .

David was named to Washington Business Journal’s Power 100, Washington’s most influential newsmakers of 2017, after just 13 months at the helm of the organization. He is raising the profile of Maryland’s largest county, frequently out in the community meeting CEOs, entrepreneurs, startups and established companies. David’s expertise has contributed to rapid growth in key sectors including BioHealth and Technology. Through his responsive approach to the business community, he is aligning business needs directly to MCEDC’s strategic goals. His vision is more data driven, using analytics and GIS mapping strategies to measure business success. He has spearheaded forward-thinking digital video campaigns: a Think Success video series where David interviews CEOs and business leaders and MOCO 365, a campaign that explores the stories of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in the County.