DCEDP Adds Searcy as Vice President

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 21, 2022

AUBURN, IN – The DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. (DCEDP) announces the hiring of Victoria Searcy as the organization’s new Vice President. Searcy will be working out of their recently opened Auburn, Indiana location and reporting to Anton King, President and CEO.

Searcy received a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and most recently comes to DCEDP from Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana. Searcy stated, “I look forward to working with Anton, The Board of Directors, and all of the staff of DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership. This is such an exciting time of strategic growth for DeKalb County and I am honored and excited to continue that momentum set forth by the organization and the leaders of our community.”

Searcy is originally from Houston, Texas but has called Indiana home for the better part of 25 years. She is a mother to one son and she herself is just one of a very large family. As well as volunteering with Girl Scouts, she volunteers with various Autism awareness campaigns throughout Northern Indiana.

Anton King, former Executive Director of the DCEDP, will presume the role of President and CEO of the organization. “We’re elated to add Ms. Searcy to the dynamic team. She brings an extensive background in non-profit leadership, marketing, event planning, and youth mentorship to the greater community”, said King.

Executive Assistant Debra Bruce will retire from the DCEDP at the end of June after 14-plus years of service with the organization. “I am very grateful for having worked alongside Debra in the DCEDP. She’s been an essential member of our team and will greatly be missed. I wish her the absolute best in her retirement”, said King.

About the DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, Inc.

The DCEDP is a 501c3 non-profit organization in partnership with the communities of Ashley, Butler, Corunna, Garrett, Hamilton, St. Joe, Waterloo, and DeKalb County. The mission of the DCEDP is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of DeKalb County, Indiana, through enhanced employment opportunities resulting from the responsible growth of business and industry. The vision of the DCEDP is to facilitate investment to make DeKalb County a premier economic driver in Northeast Indiana and in the greater Midwest region of the United States. The DCEDP is governed by a 13-member board of directors from each entity served and three at-large members.

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