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Sean McRitchie
Director, Economic Development and Tourism
With a background in building strong relationships across various sectors, Sean collaborates with builders, developers, brokerages, lenders, business owners, and large multinational corporations for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and the Strathcona Industrial Association within Strathcona County, located in the Alberta capital region.
Before working for Strathcona County, Sean was a part of the senior management team in Economic Development for the City of St. Albert. Sean’s primary focus in this role was the development of a strategic investment framework and implementing the strategies to generate and attract investment.
Earlier, Sean led a business unit for the German-based multinational petrochemical company BASF. In this role, Sean managed the supply chain, sales, promotion, and strategic planning for performance materials in Western Canada.
Sean holds a business degree from Concordia University and his professional Economic Development designation from the University of Waterloo.
Stephen Rausch
Manager, Investment Attraction
Stephen leads activities and initiatives to attract new investment into Strathcona County.
Stephen and the Investment Attraction team leverage their experience working with major global corporations, strategic investors and industrial/commercial developers to facilitate the growth of critical diversification and value-added sectors in Strathcona County.
With over a decade of business development experience, Stephen has a proven track record leading major projects for multinational corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental institutions. This includes the strategic development of partnership portfolios and attraction of large-scale investment for the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton International Airport, University of Alberta, City of St. Albert, and Strathcona County.
Reade Beaudoin
Senior Economic Development Officer
Reade Beaudoin is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the field of economic development and marketing.
With a strong emphasis on relationship building and communication, Reade has played a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships that drive sustainable growth within communities. He is passionate about applying innovative solutions to address the unique challenges communities face, focusing on inclusive development and equitable opportunities for all stakeholders.
As a forward-thinking leader, Reade is committed to shaping economic environments that not only stimulate growth but also enhance the overall quality of life for residents. His dedication to the principles of sustainable development and his proficiency in fostering collaborative partnerships have earned him recognition as a catalyst for positive change in the field of economic development.
Stephanie Budynski
Economic Development Officer, Diversification
Stephanie Budynski
Economic Development Officer, Diversification
Stephanie Budynski is Strathcona County’s Economic Development Officer for Diversification.
She is an experienced economist working within economic development and is passionate about how data can be transformed into compelling narratives, shedding light on trends, patterns, and insights that drive informed decision-making.
Stephanie holds a MSc in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology and a BA in Economics with a Certificate in Economics and the Management of Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment from the University of Alberta. Her thesis work focused on examining local and place-based food systems with a particular focus on Alberta’s microbrewing industry.