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Phil Bond, Under Secretary for Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced his resignation, effective May 13. A strong supporter of NIST and tech-based economic development, Bond will be missed as he becomes Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Monster Worldwide.
Diane Duff, former director of economic development and commerce for the National Governors Association, is the new executive director of the Southern Governors' Association.
Gov. Bill Richardson appointed William Enloe, CEO of Los Alamos National Bank, to serve as chairman of the New Mexico Economic Development Partnership.
Randa Hayes is the new director of the business development and trade division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
The new Vice President for Business Ventures at the Mississippi Technology Alliance is Jim Lowery.
TechNet named Lezlee Westine, White House Director of Public Liaison, to serve as its new director.named Lezlee Westine, White House Director of Public Liaison, to serve as its new director.