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Conroe Economic Development Council hires Tiffani Wooten as executive director

Tiffani Wooten was named executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council. She previously served as assistant director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.

Where
Conroe, Montgomery County
When
Nov. 1, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Montgomery

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Private capital investment brought to Tomball during Wooten's tenure$490 million2 Who pays or receives it: Private investors

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Who's involved

  • Tiffani WootenNew executive director of Conroe Economic Development Council
  • David WillardConroe City Administrator

The facts

  • Wooten served as assistant director for Tomball Economic Development Corporation for 18 years.2
  • Before Tomball, Wooten held executive director positions for two economic development offices in Kansas.2
  • The Conroe Economic Development Council receives funding from the city's sales tax.2
  • The council works to attract and support business in Conroe.2

Who said what

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  • David Willard, Conroe City Administrator Wooten is a proven economic development champion with ability to collaborate with business owners and secure transformational investments.2
  • Tiffani Wooten Conroe is a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and distribution with unmatched quality of life.2

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Sources

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  1. Conroe EDC Hires Economic Development Veteran Tiffani Wooten as Executive Director Woodlands Online Not rated, November 2, 2026
  2. Conroe Economic Development Council hires new director from Tomball Community Impact Newspaper Not rated, November 2, 2026

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