City Of Johns Creek Names New Economic Development Director

JOHNS CREEK, GA — The City of Johns Creek hired Randall Toussaint to serve as the economic development manager responsible for overseeing the City's economic-development activities, including business outreach, retention/expansion and recruitment, according to news release.

“Johns Creek is a growing, diverse, and innovative city with a thriving future,” Toussaint said in a statement. “I am both honored and excited to join the city and I look forward to furthering the vision of progress and thoughtful economic development within Johns Creek.”

In this position Toussaint will also be responsible for initiatives and partnerships that enhance local and regional economic-development relationships and position Johns Creek as a location of choice for quality, sustainable business investment, according to the city.

“Randall is a recognized leader in economic development, locally and regionally,” said City Manager Ed Densmore. “Adding him to the Johns Creek team to build and execute our economic development vision will significantly enhance the city’s ability to deliver the highest quality economic development services to existing and prospective businesses.”

Toussaint brings more than a decade of experience in planning and economic development, most recently as the Director of Economic Development for Partnership Gwinnett. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Morehouse College and master’s degree in public administration from Savanah State University.