The Gwinnett County Chamber has announced Marlene M. Fosque has been hired as its new vice president of economic development.
A release from the Gwinnett Chamber said Fosque will lead the Partnership Gwinnett initiative in her new role.
She has more than 20 years of corporate business experience and served for four years from 2019 to 2022 in public office with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
“I love Gwinnett County and this opportunity allows me to contribute my experience, skill set and passion for our businesses and communities in a strategic, proven and meaningful way,” Fosque said. “I look forward to working with the team, our investors and our partners throughout the region and state to implement Partnership Gwinnett’s vision and to ensure a legacy of economic success for our thriving future.”
Fosque is a former professional with Aetna and a current entrepreneur. Within the private sector, she has installed project management strategies, led workflow and process improvement initiatives and improved overall customer satisfaction ratings.
"Fosque is also well-known in the region for having served as District 4 Commissioner for Gwinnett County representing 25% of the county’s nearly one million residents," the press release said. "During her term, Fosque led the county with other commissioners on several economic development projects such as the Exchange at Gwinnett, and other essential public services, local zoning ordinances, tax revenues, and budgetary policies impacting infrastructure, water, sewer, public safety, transportation, etc."
Fosque is a graduate of Regent University with a Master of Public Administration in public leadership and management. She also has a bachelor's in business administration from Shorter University and is a 2019 graduate of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development Region 3.
