James Epolito

James C. Epolito is president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the state’s lead economic development agency. He has oversight for the administration of the 21st Century Jobs Fund initiative and directs economic policy development, business retention and attraction, technology development, trade and international investment, tourism promotion and marketing and community development functions. As a member of Governor Granholm’s cabinet, he is responsible for the successful implementation of the governor’s jobs creation agenda.