Advisors

Arthur Jackson joined the City of Cedar Park as Chief Economic Development Officer in April 2024. As the Chief Economic Development Officer, he is responsible for the City’s economic development and tourism-related activities and team.

Before leading the City of Cedar Park’s economic development corporation, Jackson led large regional economic development corporations such as Tulsa’s Future, when the city landed the largest and second-largest economic development deals in Oklahoma state history. Before his role as President in Tulsa, Jackson was the Senior Director of economic development with Opportunity Austin for over five years, where he landed companies such as Tesla, Apple, and Merck to name a few.

Arthur brings more than 15 years of economic development experience and a wealth of business knowledge from his eight years working in the for-profit, private sector. Due to his continued achievements in economic development, Jackson was recognized as a top 40 under 40 economic developer in 2021, he led the Tulsa’s Future organization to be recognized as the top economic development organization of the year for 2023 by the International Economic Development Council.

Since joining Cedar Park’s economic development corporation, Jackson has led the team and city to be recognized as a top EDC for innovation by Business Facilities. More recently, Jackson has been named as one of North America’s top 50 economic developers, cementing his contributions to this profession through thought leadership and mentorship.

Jackson holds an Executive MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Prairie View A&M University.

Scott Smith was hired as the City of Cedar Park’s Assistant Director of Economic Development in March 2023. Cedar Park has emerged as one of Texas’ leading innovation hubs for aerospace, defense, clean technology, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and life sciences companies. Under the leadership of the Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation (CPEDC), the organization was recently named Business Facilities magazine’s 2025 Economic Development Organization of the Year in recognition of its aggressive business recruitment strategy and innovation-focused economic development initiatives.

Mr. Smith has over fifteen years of experience in economic development and currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership and the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce. During his tenure with CPEDC, Scott has successfully negotiated and supported transformative economic development projects involving companies such as Firefly Aerospace, Enovis, Hyliion, and multiple international advanced manufacturing and technology investments. He has also helped lead the launch of Cedar Park’s Innovation Grant Program and supported strategic partnerships with organizations including Plug and Play Tech Center to accelerate startup recruitment and commercialization opportunities in Central Texas.

Prior to joining the Cedar Park team, Mr. Smith was Director of Investor Relations for the Texas Association of Business, the state’s chamber of commerce. Responsible for growing association revenue through new membership sales, member retention, and corporate sponsorship opportunities, Scott exceeded fundraising goals in 2021 and 2022 following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Smith brings successful deal-making experience on behalf of the State of Texas in addition to representation of Fortune 500 clients as a sought-after incentives consultant. As Governor Rick Perry’s chief analyst for the Texas Enterprise Fund, Scott closed corporate expansion projects and helped shape policy during one of the state’s most significant periods of economic growth. In this position, Mr. Smith led a team of analysts, project managers, and marketing professionals to meet success-oriented job creation measures established by the Texas Legislature.

Successful recruitment achievements included the relocation of Comerica Incorporated’s headquarters, projects involving Prudential Financial, and more than $150 million in state grants supporting companies such as Apple, Meta, eBay, Caterpillar Inc., GE Transportation, and Medtronic, resulting in more than 20,000 new jobs under contract statewide.

When not at work, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and their beloved dog Willow, whose energetic personality and enthusiasm for adventure keep life entertaining. He also remains active in philanthropic efforts benefiting the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia.

Victoria Dunlap is the Economic Development Manager with the City of Cedar Park as of April 2025, bringing a strong passion for building communities and supporting business growth.

Prior to this role, Victoria worked for Opportunity Austin serving as the Director of Workforce and Talent Development creating programming and serving companies of all sizes in the Greater Austin area. Her experience includes leading talent and workforce initiatives where she partnered with a vast array of companies, education partners and other local programs to help strengthen Central Texas’ talent pipeline. Prior to that, Victoria has a background in education, ranging from serving low income and first-generation students as well as working in K-12 programming at Workforce Solutions Capital Area.

Having grown up in Cedar Park, Victoria is deeply committed to giving back to the community that shaped her. Victoria is married to a Liberty Hill Fire Fighter and spends her time with their two Dalmatians. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Psychology from Texas State University and is a proud Bobcat.

Victoria is excited to bring her experience, energy and relationship-building approach to Cedar Park, helping existing businesses grow, attract new investment and ensuring Cedar Park remains the best place to live, work and do business.