Agustin G. Garcia Cecd

Agustin G. Garcia, CEcD, EDFP, is an experienced economic development professional currently serving as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Arlington since February 2024. Previously, Garcia held the position of Managing Director for the City of Duncanville from April 2021 to February 2024, overseeing multiple internal departments and contributing to the city's strategic direction. Garcia's extensive background includes roles as a Partner in Legislative Affairs and Economic Development at Shepherd Government Affairs, Executive Director at Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, Regional Director at Valley Baptist Health System, and Vice President at Imcor Inc. Education includes a BBA in Accounting from The University of Texas-Pan American, a Graduate degree in Public Administration from Georgetown University, and training at the University of Oklahoma through the IEDC Institute of Economic Development.