WILLIAMSON

• Knowmadics cybersecurity

• KoMiCo semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating, and repair

GEORGETOWN

• Costco

• GAF Energy, a leading provider of solar roofing in North America

• CelLink electronic technology is building a new 294,297 sq/ft facility

Porter said he appreciates the typical can-do attitude Texans demonstrate. Another one of his goals is to help manage the challenges that come with growth, and among them is the need to tackle housing affordability and sufficient infrastructure. He hopes technology can continue to provide solutions for smart infrastructure.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell agreed Wilco EDP is an important part of Williamson County’s growth; “Williamson County EDP will enable the County to play on the national and international stages for years to come. As companies contact us every day to discuss relocation, the EDP will

County Wins

TAYLOR

• Samsung Austin Semiconductor committed to $17B to build 10 fabs at its semiconductor facility.

CEDAR PARK manage the process to bring the very best opportunities to Williamson County.”

• Firefly Aerospace will provide launch services for the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS NOX mission.

About The Director

Prior to an interim position in Florida, Porter was senior vice president for economic development for the Austin Chamber of Commerce. His decade of successful service there was integral to continued growth in Austin and across Travis County. As for his future in Williamson County, he said, “I believe we are ready to take next steps and spearhead growth on our own, not simply relying on the success of our neighbor to the south.”

Porter and his wife, Nancy, said they are pleased to be back near the Hill Country and that he loves the available wide-open spaces, parks, friendly people, and high quality of life in Williamson County. He said, “We didn’t realize how much we missed Texas until we returned.”

by Tyler Wolf