# Governor Pat Wilson

# Last Modification Date: Jul 08, 2018

Jul 08, 2018

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Pat Wilson was appointed commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) by Governor Nathan Deal in November 2016. As commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment opportunities in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, workforce and development, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries. Pat is responsible for leading the GDEcD team in planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

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