Brian Friedman
Director, Economic Development
Bio
As Director of the Office of Economic Development, Brian leads an expert team of economists, planners and business development pros in Business Attraction, Business Retention and Expansion and Business Assistance. Brian offers expertise gained from 19 years at the City of Glendale, having served two years as Community and Economic Development Director, more than a decade in the role of Economic Development Director and seven years in the Planning Department where he led the Citywide Special Projects Group overseeing all major development in Glendale's Sports and Entertainment District. Prior to joining the City of Glendale, Brian served as Director of Planning for five years in Santa Cruz County Arizona and brings with him experience gained during his tenure with the City of Tucson Transportation Engineering Department. An Arizona native, Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Regional Development and a Master of Science in Planning and Urban Design with emphasis in Transportation Engineering from the University of Arizona. Brian is multilingual, certified by AICP and is a member of International Economic Development Council.