Jeremiah Gracia

Jeremiah Gracia, CEcD, serves as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Dublin, Ohio USA since October 2023, following a tenure in the same role for the City of Grand Rapids from May 2020 to October 2023. Prior experience includes positions as Senior Economic Development Administrator and Economic Development Administrator in the City of Dublin from May 2011 to May 2020, and Vice President of Business Development at Findlay/Hancock County Alliance from January 2009 to April 2011. Jeremiah has been instrumental in negotiating economic development agreements, maintaining relationships with businesses and developers, and driving business retention and expansion initiatives. Notably recognized as a 40 Under 40 in Economic Development by Development Counsellors International in 2017, achievements also include attracting significant job creation and investment from international companies. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Ethnic Studies, both from Bowling Green State University.