Jennifer Stein

Bringing in more than 25 years of experience in public and private sector communications, marketing, strategic planning, management, and community relations, Jennifer Stein is a seasoned Economic Development professional. Currently, she is the Economic Development Director for the City of Avondale. Prior, she served as the Economic Development Director, as well as Communications Director, for the City of Peoria overseeing public affairs, marketing, advertising and tourism efforts. During her time with the City of Glendale, she was instrumental in spearheading the 2008 Super Bowl media efforts, marketing the annual Fiesta Bowl and BCS Championship games, building business and community partnerships in Westgate, and securing record-breaking media coverage. In addition to her experience in the government sector, Stein has also served as a news producer for KTVK-TV Arizona’s Family and a senior account executive for one of the top public relations firms in the Southwest, HMA Public Relations. Now as the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for the City of Avondale, her primary focus is leading a team of experts who specialize in business attraction, development, retention and expansion. Stein has a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University. She is a member of the International City/County Management Association and Arizona Association for Economic Development. In addition, she is the Economic Development Committee chair for the Greater Phoenix Economic Development Council (GPEC) and serves on the GPEC and Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.