CATSKILL – We are excited to announce that James Hannahs has been promoted to the position of Director for the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning. Since joining the department as Director of Economic Development in 2022, Hannahs has made a significant impact on the Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) and economic development initiatives across Greene County. His leadership and vision have strengthened relationships within the local business community and earned him a sterling reputation across the state. 

Through his efforts the county was able to secure Community Development Block Grant Funding from Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), which Hannahs used to create the highly successful MULTI Grant, Microenterprise Assistance program. This funding was used to provide 12 qualifying businesses with reimbursement grants representing $255,000 between the projects. 

Hannahs succeeds outgoing department head Warren Hart who is retiring after more than 20 years of exemplary service to Greene County.