With nine years of experience in both economic development and workforce development, Shane Blair’s expertise lies in business retention and attraction efforts, especially with growing high-tech companies.

During his career, Blair has worked for the State of Indiana, Purdue University and is currently doing consulting work on economic development. He has been active on many external boards and councils, including the Lafayette, Frankfort and Indianapolis Urban Enterprise Associations, Indianapolis Enterprise Community Board, Ball State Information Technology Board and the Butler University COPC Advisory Board.

Blair is a native of rural Indiana. Having graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with a Bachelor of Arts degree, he is currently enrolled in graduate school at Purdue University. He has also completed the Indiana Economic Development Academy at Ball State University. Being a Little League and basketball coach are among his outside interests. He has two children, who live in the Chicago area.

Email Shane at sblair@fultondevelopment.org.