BE NKY Growth Partnership recently hired Riley McLaren as a full-time client relations specialist.
In his new role, McLaren assists the client relations managers with the project management process for new and existing clients, works with companies through site selection, and manages the project team’s responses to requests for information. McLaren previously served as an economic development intern for BE NKY from August 2022 to August 2023.
He also supports clients and the economic development team by managing BE NKY’s sites and buildings portal, analyzing and preparing project pipeline data and metrics, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date community data sources.
This past spring, McLaren graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. He previously completed co-ops and internships with Anderson Township Planning and Zoning, Warren County Regional Planning Commission, and Olmsted Township Administration.