September 20, 2024 –TPMA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Teresa Nortillo as a new Director of Economic Development. Teresa brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in economic development, government relations, and public policy.
“Teresa Nortillo’s exceptional track record and innovative approach to economic development makes her an invaluable addition to our team. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the transformative impact she will bring to TPMA” says Brett Wiler, Vice President of Economic Development & Strategic Planning.
A recognized professional and thought leader, Teresa has formulated and delivered innovative solutions to federal, state, and local governments, Fortune 500 clients, and small businesses. Her ability to develop and mobilize teams and resources has consistently resulted in outcomes that exceed expectations. Teresa is known for her leadership, strategic thinking, tactical skills, relationship building, and team management.
“I’m happy to be joining TPMA and being able to contribute to the high caliber work they do. I look forward to leading and learning from the extremely talented members of the Economic Development Team” says Teresa.
Teresa’s expertise spans corporate site selection, demographic and market analysis, labor analysis, incentive negotiations, economic development strategic planning, and land use. Her exceptional communication skills enable her to convey complex tax credits, incentives, and related real estate issues to corporate executives and stakeholders, including high-level government officials.
Career Highlights
- She served as an economist with the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, where she analyzed federal tax and budget legislation and co-authored the 1991 Luxury Tax Impact Study.
- As an economic development consultant, Teresa focused on labor market and workforce analysis, target marketing, strategic planning, commuter patterns, business retention and expansion, and economic development marketing strategies.
- Throughout her career, Teresa has directed, managed, and closed over $1 billion in capital investment projects, resulting in the creation of over 20,000 jobs.
Mark Gramelspacher, CEO & Managing Partner of TPMA, enthusiastically welcomes Teresa Nortillo to the team. “Her wealth of experience and deep expertise in economic development, energy, urban and suburban transformation will bring tremendous value as we accelerate growth and spark innovation in communities nationwide. We eagerly anticipate the profound impact she will have on our TPMA clients.”
To connect with Teresa, contact her at tnortillio@tpma-inc.com.