With over 20 years of industry experience, Ken Chapa is a seasoned Economic Development professional. He has led successful programs in multiple communities throughout the country. Highly regarded for his strategic planning and business development skills, Chapa has worked alongside many well-known brands including: General Motors, Bridgestone North America, Haas Automation, Las Vegas Raiders, Amazon, Kroger, Barclaycard, Levi’s, and Google to assist in their relocation and/or expansion needs.

Now leading the charge as Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Avondale, Ken’s focus on recruitment, retention and creative marketing have allowed him to attract major players to the Southwest Valley while also championing the small business community that is the heart of Avondale. Ken’s contributions to the Economic Development industry were recognized in 2022 as he was the proud recipient of the Economic Developer of the Year Award, given by the Arizona Association of Economic Development. In 2023, Ken and his team became the 72nd organization, worldwide, to become an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) per the International Economic Development Council.