City of Greeley hires Chad Howell as economic development director

GREELEY — The city of Greeley has hired Chad Howell to lead its new economic development department.

Howell previously was the director of major projects for the St. Louis Development Corp., a nonprofit arm for the city of St. Louis. The corporation operated as a nonprofit with the executive leadership being appointed by the city. It works to stimulate the market for private investment in city real estate and business development.

Howell will begin his new job as economic development director for Greeley on July 16. He will receive an annual salary of $108,000.

Sharon McCabe, the city’s human resources director, said Howell…