Trista Farrens Appointed New Executive Director of Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council

The Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC) has appointed Trista Farrens as its next executive director, effective November 16. She will be responsible for the promotion of economic development activities in Cass County.

Farrens previous work in regional economic development includes leadership of Washington County’s Gateway Development Corp., where she increased revenues by 24 percent in less than two years. Prior to the CCNEDC appointment, Farrens served as project manager/selection coordinator with Malibu Homes.

In her new position, Farrens will focus on retaining existing businesses, attracting new businesses, creating new jobs and expanding current business and industry in Cass County.

In addition to Malibu Homes and Gateway Development Corp., Farrens previously held positions with the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and with Accenture in Chicago, Illinois, where she served as a Finance & Performance Management Analyst.

Farrens has been a member of the Nebraska Economic Developers Association. She completed the Heartland Economic Development Course at the University of Northern Iowa and holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in political science from the University of South Dakota.