Cory Gearrin

Cory Gearrin is the Deputy Mayor of Economic and Community Development for Hamilton County Government in Tennessee.12 Here's a profile of his background and current role:

Professional Background

Baseball Career:: Gearrin had a 10-year career as a major league baseball player before retiring in 2020.1 During his time in MLB, he served on the executive committee of the Major League Baseball Player's Association for six years.1

Education::

• Candidate for an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Completed studies at Harvard Business School1

Current Role

Gearrin was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Economic and Community Development by Hamilton County Mayor-elect Weston Wamp in 2022.1 In this position, his responsibilities include:

• Acting as the chief salesperson for Hamilton County to attract outside investment1
• Overseeing planning for the McDonald Farm, a 2,100-acre property purchased by the county for development1
• Leading efforts in economic and community development, modeled after the commissioner role in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development1

Skills and Attributes

Mayor Wamp described Gearrin as "one of the smartest people I've ever known" and "incredibly capable".1 His LinkedIn profile highlights his experience as a:

• Results-driven executive leader
• Strategic developer
• Team builder3

Gearrin is also participating in the Leadership Tennessee Program, demonstrating his commitment to further developing his leadership skills in public service.5

Transition to Public Service

After his baseball career, Gearrin transitioned into business and public service.4 His unique background combines professional sports experience with business education, which he now applies to his role in county government.