April 1 marked one year since I joined the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA). Shortly after I started, I mapped out a set of goals for the first year with our chairman, Mr. Al Williams. The board asked us to focus on foundational improvements — strategic hiring, organizational restructuring, system modernization, and stronger community and regional engagement. These were not small tasks. Our board and staff set out to rebuild the engine while the car was in motion. Here’s a snapshot of the goals: