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.  Scott has worked for the Texas government, as a site selection consultant and most recently for the Texas Association of Business (TAB).  At TAB, Scott worked to develop sound business policy in a variety of sectors most impactful to the state’s continued economic growth, such as Advanced Manufacturing, HQ, Digital Technology, Energy and Life Sciences.

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 incentive’s consultant.  As Governor Rick Perry’s chief analyst for Texas Enterprise Fund, Scott closed corporate expansion projects and helped set policy for the state’s record- setting economic growth.  In this position, Mr. Smith led a team of analysts, project managers, and marketing professionals to meet success-oriented job creation measures set by the Texas Legislature.

When not at work, Scott spends time on philanthropic activities benefiting the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, a national nonprofit dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia.  Scott, his wife Susan and daughters Grace and Stella are all quite proud of their Golden Doodle, Benji.

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.