The Katy Area Economic Development Council Board of Governors has appointed Angie Thomason as interim Katy Area EDC president and CEO effective Friday, October 29 in an Oct. 6 announcement.

Thomason, who has been with the organization since January 2020, currently serves as manager of business development. She fills the role of outgoing President and CEO Lance LaCour who announced Sept. 8 that he will be leaving the organization for a new role with Partnership Lake Houston in Northeast Harris County.

“I look forward to working with our board and ensuring a smooth transition as we seek a new President/CEO,” said Thomason.