Tony Maroulis has been appointed executive director, economic development, effective Feb. 3. He will report to Natalie Blais, associate vice chancellor for government relations. 

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Since September, Maroulis has been part of the campus’s economic development initiative (EDI) leadership team with Carl Rust, assistant vice chancellor for corporate engagement and Sundar Krishnamurty, vice provost for innovation, entrepreneurship & creativity. In his new role, Maroulis will continue working closely with the EDI leadership, senior campus leaders and campus stakeholders to shape and coordinate initiatives that strengthen the university’s economic impact, deepen industry and community partnerships, and support local, regional and statewide priorities as part of the 2024-2034 UMass Strategic Plan.

A respected leader in regional economic development, tourism and the arts, Maroulis has been executive director of community and strategic initiatives since 2021. From 2008-14, he was director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce before joining UMass, where he served as executive director of external relations and university events.

A search will be launched for the next director of community relations.