Easton Economic Development Corporation Welcomes Kurt Fuchs to Board of Directors

Easton Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt H. Fuchs to its board of directors. Fuchs brings a wealth of experience and his appointment reinforces the organization’s dedication to preserving and re-energizing historic Easton and civic engagement for the community.

Fuchs currently serves as the Manager of External Affairs for the Easton Utilities Commission. His impressive career includes roles as the Director of Government Affairs for Horizon Farm Credit, and the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for midAtlantic Farm Credit. Prior to this, he worked as a lobbyist tracking 200-250 bills that impacted agriculture and rural communities during each Maryland General Assembly Session.

Kurt Fuchs is an advocate for collaboration and service, and his efforts to coordinate the development of strategies and operational plans for business and community relations have left a positive impact across local, state, and federal levels of business.

Fuchs holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts in Political Science from McDaniel College and a Master of Arts in Public administration from the University of Baltimore.

“We are excited to welcome Kurt to the board,” said Holly DeKarske, Executive Director of Easton EDC. “His passion for keeping an open channel between businesses, community, and local government combined with his experience will strengthen our working relationship with Easton Utilities to help provide greater benefits to economic and community development projects in Easton. 

Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland, to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet.