Aric Bopp

Executive Director, Discovery Oasis at Mayo Clinic Aric Bopp is an economic development leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, business attraction, and regional growth. As Executive Director of Discovery Oasis at Mayo Clinic, he leads the development of a 120-acre biotechnology corridor in Phoenix designed to advance cutting-edge medical research and industry collaboration. Previously, Aric served as Executive Director for Economic Development and Innovation Zones at Arizona State University, overseeing major projects like SkySong, the NOVUS Innovation Corridor, and the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. His career also includes leadership roles with the City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, and the Virginia’s New River Valley Economic Development Alliance, where he spearheaded strategic initiatives to strengthen business ecosystems and workforce opportunities.