BBK General Counsel Richard Egger Appointed Chair of IEEP Executive Board
An Advocate and Leader to Ensure Continued Growth and Prosperity in the Inland Empire
On January 11, 2024, Best, Best & Krieger’s General Counsel, Richard Egger, was installed as Chair of the Executive Board for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), a membership-based organization comprised of public and private business employers in the Inland Empire. The IEEP focuses on advocating for and increasing the Inland Empire’s regional economic competitiveness, educational attainment, and workforce development, focusing on legislative advocacy for the betterment of the region in local and state proceedings.
As Chair of the Board for IEEP, Rich serves as a central figure in guiding the executive board and the organization's mission to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives that advance the economic interests of the Inland Empire. This entails overseeing board operations, setting meeting agendas, and ensuring active participation from board members to effectively address economic challenges and opportunities. In the community, Rich also works to represent the IEEP, advocating for economic development priorities and cultivating relationships with stakeholders such as government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions.
“The IEEP warmly welcomes Richard Egger and thanks him for the years of dedicated time and service he has already contributed to IEEP’s success. Rich is a decisive and welcoming leader, an effective communicator, and an asset to the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and the region he continues to advocate on behalf of through his professional and community-oriented endeavors,” states Paul Granillo, President and CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership.
Rich will continue to work diligently to uphold IEEP’s governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all operations, while also providing oversight of its’ executive leadership to ensure alignment with the IEEP's mission and objectives. Through these responsibilities, Rich plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, job creation, and prosperity in the Inland Empire region.
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