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Amarillo Ledger

Public official

Doug Nelson

This page lists only public roles and public actions, each with its source. Why.

Offices

Interim President and CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation

His successor's appointment took effect Jan 23, 2017.

Apr 12, 2016 – end not yet sourced
Interim President and CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation

Named interim in a Nov 6, 2018 announcement; formally appointed Nov 19, 2018. Kevin Carter took over effective Apr 1, 2019.

Nov 19, 2018 – end not yet sourced
Interim President and CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation

Appointed by the board 4-0. Still listed as interim in board minutes of Apr 16, 2026; Andreas Eckstein became President and CEO in May 2026.

Feb 18, 2025 – end not yet sourced
Senior Vice President, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation

Joined the AEDC in January 2011; the date he became Senior Vice President was not found.

start not yet sourced – present

Events

  1. Council approves amended AEDC bylaws and an amended FY2024/25 AEDC budget, 5-0
  2. AEDC project status report lists $175.2 million in company incentive commitments
  3. Coast Packing Company breaks ground on 30 acres conveyed by the AEDC
  4. Doug Nelson named interim CEO; board chair presents findings
  5. Council approves revised AEDC policies and appoints board members in split votes
  6. City Council approves $700,000 AEDC job incentive and tax abatement for International Aerospace Coatings, 5-0
  7. Council reappoints Brian Bruckner and Randy Burkett to the AEDC board, 5-0
  8. AEDC board approves amendment to pay the remaining incentive as a discounted lump sum
  9. Interim CEO describes the amendment; council consideration set for January 13
  10. City Council approves Amendment No. 2 to the AEDC-Texas Tech incentive agreement, 5-0