Steven Grissom serves as LED's deputy secretary, managing administrative functions of the department and working closely with the state Legislature, budget office, fiscal office and legislative auditors. Grissom is also responsible for establishing new initiatives related to increasing state economic competitiveness.
Experience
Prior to joining LED in February 2008, Grissom served as executive vice president of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, or BRAC. At BRAC, he oversaw a wide range of activities, including strategic initiatives, economic analyses, business recruitment/retention, and played an integral role in transforming BRAC into one of the nation's leading regional economic development organizations. He was also instrumental in the creation of The Campaign for a Greater Baton Rouge, BRAC's five-year economic development program.
Prior to joining BRAC, Grissom was director of corporate development for The Shaw Group Inc. and a management consultant with the Houston office of McKinsey & Company.
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
M.B.A. Rice University
