City of Goodyear
Katie Wilken serves as the Development Services Director for the City of Goodyear since October 2005, overseeing the Planning & Zoning Division and Code Compliance Division. In previous roles, Katie held positions such as Planning Manager and Interim Assistant to the City Manager, where responsibilities included managing the Goodyear 2025 General Plan update and providing project management support to the City Manager's Office. Prior experience includes serving as Planner II in Rockford, IL, focusing on long-range planning and downtown redevelopment, as well as work as Project Manager/Graduate Assistant at Southeast Neighborhood Development CDC. Katie holds a Certified Public Manager certification from Arizona State University, a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor's in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University.
City of Goodyear
Goodyear, Arizona has a diverse blend of amenities with abundant business, cultural, educational and entertainment resources. Today, the city’s population is more than 106,000 and features a highly educated and skilled workforce, just minutes from the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The low cost of doing business, robust transportation options, fiber connectivity and a lot of southwest charm create the right economic conditions to power any business. Goodyear is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in the nation and spring training home to MLB’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Ball, Dick's Sporting Goods, UPS, and Darden Restaurants have chosen Goodyear as the place to be.