Staff & Board

Helotes Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board

The Helotes Economic Development Corporation (HEDC or Helotes EDC) is governed by an innovative and visionary group of business executives, industry professionals, and community leaders who serve on its Board of Directors. In addition to bringing expertise and guidance to the Corporation, the Board is charged with guiding economic development in Helotes, through assistance with economic development strategies, project evaluation and adjudication, and partnership advancement with entities that directly or indirectly enhance economic prosperity in the City of Helotes.

Board Member Terms

The Board of Directors consists of seven members. Upon recommendation by the Mayor, each Director is appointed to the Board for a two-year term by the Helotes City Council.

Meetings and Time Commitment

The Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Helotes City Hall, and for special meetings throughout the year, as needed. Meetings are 1-2 hours in duration. Some outside reading and studying to prepare for meetings are required. New Directors will be expected to participate in training in the Texas Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and Ethics.

No Director may miss more than three regularly scheduled meetings in a fiscal year. Failure to maintain this attendance record can result in removal from the Board. Special consideration will be given for absences due to illnesses and family emergencies.

Eligibility and Preferred Characteristics of a HEDC Board Member

Directors must be a registered voter in and a resident of Bexar County, Texas. Additionally, at least five (5) Directors must be residents of the City of Helotes or current business owners within the City of Helotes.

Ideal candidates for the HEDC Board of Directors offer a solid mix of experience and passion for enhancing economic prosperity and building a thriving business environment in Helotes including:

• Exceptional experience as a current or past business owner, business administrator and/or familiarity in an industry/sector considered important to the future of Helotes;
• Possess demonstrable skills and experience in the areas of public/private partnerships, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, commercial development, finance, commercial banking/lending, urban/regional planning, or workforce development;
• Solid understanding of budgetary and financial activities, including sufficient understanding of business and economic development finance tools to participate in negotiations and awarding of funds for authorized economic development projects;
• Strong passion for increasing quality of life and economic prosperity for residents, property owners, business owners, employees and other investors within Helotes;
• Genuine desire to promote the development and growth of business in Helotes and fully implement the vision and recommendations established by Helotes EDC;
• Consistent ability to seek innovative solutions, often in collaboration with other stakeholders, in a way that leverages community resources;
• Innate leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.