CEcD Sara Maxfield

Director of Economic Development at City of Delray Beach

Sara Maxfield, CEcD, EDFP, is a seasoned economic development professional, although she is no longer the Director of Economic Development at the City of Delray Beach. Here are some key points about her:

Experience

Maxfield has 15 years of experience in economic and business development. Her previous roles include:
- Manager of Economic & Business Development for Riviera Beach, Florida.
- Director of Economic Development for the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
- Executive Director for the Athens County Economic Development Council and the Athens County Port Authority in Ohio.1 2 4

Current Position

As of September 17, 2024, Sara Maxfield was confirmed as the new Economic Development Director for St. Johns County, Florida, following a national search involving 52 candidates and the assistance of a professional executive recruiting firm.1 2 4

Education and Certifications

Maxfield graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Health from Ohio University.
She holds the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council and is also a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP).1

Professional Development and Memberships

She has continued her professional development through programs at the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the National Development Council, and the International Economic Development Council.
Maxfield is a member of the International Economic Development Council, the Florida Economic Development Council, and the National Rural Economic Development Association. She has also served on various boards, including the Ohio Economic Development Association and the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance.1

Community Involvement

Maxfield has a history of volunteering with organizations such as her church, Rotary International, Ohio Valley Summer Theater, and Arts West in Athens, Ohio.1

Her LinkedIn profile, under the username 'sara-maxfield-cecd-edfp-68000911', reflects her extensive experience and qualifications in economic development.3