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Administrative History

These files were created by Economic Development Board Executive Directors Richard W. Richardson and William E. Redmond. Richardson became executive director upon the board's inception in March of 1975 and served until 1977. Redmond, who was already serving as industrial coordinator in the cabinet of Governor Hugh Carey, succeeded Richardson while retaining his existing cabinet post. Richardson served as executive director until August of 1979, at which time he became executive deputy commissioner in the State Commerce Department.