TERRY HOLZHEIMER was named director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) in March 2005.

A veteran of the department since 1996, he previously headed AED's Business Investment Group, focusing on business retention, recruitment, and economic research. He also was responsible for Arlington's small business development efforts through AED's BizLaunch Center.

Before coming to Arlington, Holzheimer served as Loudoun County's director of economic development from 1989-96. His career also includes heading a management consulting firm, Development Advisory Service, Inc., that provided services to local governments throughout the country in housing and economic development. Earlier, he worked for the National League of Cities, consulting with city and county governments on redevelopment and rehabilitation programs.

Holzheimer has a Ph.D. from George Mason University in public policy, with a specialization in regional development. He holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Florida. He is a member of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows and is certified in economic development by the International Economic Development Council. He is a member of the adjunct faculty at Virginia Tech, teaching in Urban Affairs and Planning.

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