Rush Harris

Rush Harris is the Executive Director of the Marshall Economic Development Corporation. Harris has worked in just about every capacity a rural economic developer can over 10 years from speaking with 4th graders about fun jobs that require special skills to signing a $50 million expansion project with a multinational corporation. Harris received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and is a former intern with the United States Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center. From 2002-2004 Harris volunteered with the United States Peace Corps in the Agricultural Marketing program in Guatemala. He obtained a certificate in International Marketing from the US Peace Corps during his time there, as well as Advanced level fluency in Spanish from ACTFL. In 2008, Harris pursued an MBA at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he graduated with Honors from the internationally recognized business school. While at Thunderbird, Harris participated in an emerging sustainable markets program while studying abroad in Brazil. He also obtained certifications in Conflict Mediation and Global Business Communications. Harris returned to his native Marshall in 2011 to start his work with Marshall EDC. Harris is an active member of both the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Texas Economic Development Council. From 2016 to 2020 Harris attended the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OUEDI), receiving his OUEDI Economic Development Certification. In 2020, Harris became one of 1100 active Certified Economic Developers (CEcD) in North America, having passed the requirements for the professional designation. Harris was recently honored by being named 2022 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce. Harris is active in many local and regional organizations and serves on several committees, boards, and associations related to economic development, workforce development, and education. In addition to his economic development experience, Harris has worked in various capacities within the distribution, farming, timber, oil and gas, financial, professional services, and information technology sectors. Some of his favorite pastimes are playing with his kids, exploring the woods, studying cultures, quiet time, and brushhogging. Harris is married to Dinora, whom he met while living in Guatemala with the United States Peace Corps. Dinora and Rush have two girls. His favorite job is being a Dad.

• Markets
  Austin, Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Baton Rouge, Little Rock/N Little Rock, New Orleans/Metairie/Kenner, Shreveport/Bossier City
• Property Types
  Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex
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• Education
  University of Oklahoma, Thunderbird School of Global Management