Hagerman to Leave 4CED

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Ray Hagerman confirmed he has accepted a position as President and CEO of the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation in Kentucky.

Four Corners Economic Development CEO Ray Hagerman announced Tuesday that he is leaving the organization. In a message to 4CED Board Members, Hagerman confirmed he has accepted a position as President and CEO of the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation in Kentucky. The move would put Hagerman and his wife closer to their family.

Hagerman has been with 4CED since 2013, prior to coming to New Mexico he worked in Economic Development in Ohio. Hagerman says his decision to leave the Four Corners is bittersweet. In his message to the board, he says he is proud of the foundation that has been laid and the work that has been done with Four Corners Economic Development.

4CED Officials are meeting today to begin discussing the leadership transition for the organization.

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