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Conrac Solutions Announces Chief Development Officer
In the role, Barnes will work to define the organization's direction and oversee delivery of company strategies for business development growth and client relations.
March 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Conrac Solutions.
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Prior to joining Conrac Solutions, Barnes co-owned a political consulting firm based in Seattle, WA. She has more than 25 years’ experience at all levels of business and government.
Photo courtesy of Conrac Solutions.
Consolidated rent-a-car facility developer, operator, and financier Conrac Solutions announced in a statement that Amy Barnes has been promoted to chief development officer, effective immediately.
Amy joined Conrac Solutions in 2013 and most recently held the role of vice president, project development, which includes leading the planning and development of projects at Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. In this new role, Barnes will continue to enhance airport infrastructure by providing effective solutions for the rent-a-car industry and airports.
“Amy’s ability to build our organizational capability by developing people, assembling teams and establishing and sustaining partnerships is key as Conrac Solutions continues to execute projects across the United States,” said Mike Minerva, CEO of Conrac Solutions. “She has a proven record of driving and achieving results by balancing strategy and day-to-day tactics.”
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