In making the announcement, WSU President Elson S. Floyd praised Gardner’s long and distinguished career in economic development, agriculture and research and said he is the right person to coordinate the university’s efforts in helping build the state’s economy.
“Economic development is a vital part of what we do for our state and region. To be as effective as possible, I think it is important for us to coordinate our efforts under unified leadership,” said Floyd.
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