Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council appoints new CEO

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The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council announced that they have received a commitment from David “Buck” Dellinger to fill the position of chief executive officer.

The EDC was established in 1996 and promotes local economic growth and development, according to a news release. The EDC also serves as an umbrella agency over the Industrial Development Board, Convention & Visitors Bureau/Visit Clarksville and the Chamber of Commerce.

Dellinger is currently chief development officer and chief operating officer of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville. He previously served as garrison commander at Fort Campbell and as chief of staff for the 101st Airborne Division.

He was selected from among 74 applicants after a nationwide search.

His selection came in a contentious vote by the EDC board, which initially voted to select another candidate, but later reversed the decision to select Dellinger, in an 8-5 vote.