Jim Hammond
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced today the promotion of Jim Hammond from Vice President, Finance to Chief Financial Officer.
“We are thrilled to announce Jim’s promotion to CFO,” said Mike Grigalonis, President and COO of CCEDC. “Jim has been an invaluable part of our team for nearly 20 years and a steadying force throughout our growth. We will lean on his knowledge of our complicated budget and finance structure even more moving forward as we continue to develop more innovative programs and services.”
“CCEDC, along with its affiliated entities, is a great organization with an outstanding team that all play an integral part to foster economic growth in Chester County and beyond,” says Hammond. “I am excited and honored to be the new CFO and am thrilled to have been part of the amazing team here at CCEDC for nearly two decades.”
Hammond joined CCEDC in 2006 and has since played a critical role in managing the financial operations of the organization and its four affiliated entities, including Chester County Economic Development Foundation, Seedcopa, Chester County IDA, and Central & Western IDA. He brings more than two decades of accounting experience to the role, having previously worked with the CFO and Vice President of Finance at a New Jersey-based insurance company. Hammond holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Albright College.
Beyond his professional achievements, Hammond is dedicated to supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, participating annually in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and helping raise funds and awareness to advance research and find a cure for the disease.
For more information, visit www.ccedcpa.com.
