Office of Economic Development
Economic Development Council
The Economic Development Council’s mission is to be an economic driver and facilitator for the state of Washington and in communities WSU serves.
Comprised of leadership from across WSU campuses and areas of expertise, the Council will regularly collaborate, serve as an incubator, provide for and facilitate research and innovation and engage and contribute to the economy of the state and our local communities as part of WSU’s land grant mission.
Council Goals
The Economic Development Council aims to better coordinate activities across the university, and provide easier access to resources for WSU’s external partners.
Steering Committee
Daniel J. Bernardo
Provost and Executive Vice President
Lisa Brown
Chancellor, WSU Spokane
Keith Moo-Young
Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities
Mel Netzhammer
Chancellor, WSU Vancouver
Paul Pitre
Chancellor, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett
David Cillay
Vice President for Academic Outreach and Innovation
Asif Chaudry
Vice President for International Affairs
Christopher Keane
Vice President for Research
Colleen Kerr
Vice President for External Affairs and Government Relations
Stacy Pearson
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Gil Picciotto
Interim CEO of WSU Foundation
Sasi Pillay
Vice President for Information Technology Services and CIO
Phil Weiler
Vice President of Marketing and Communication