City manager nominates a candidate with extensive experience in development and growth at universities and colleges
By DANICA LAMONTANGE | City of Biddeford
Biddeford City Manager Truc Dever is asking the city council to support her nomination of Brian Clark as the city of Biddeford’s next economic development director.
Clark is a senior leader and administrator with more than 20 years of experience transforming and repositioning higher education institutions and growing the capacity of mission-driven organizations to maximize their impact in the community.
Clark most recently served as vice president of planning and strategy at Colby College in Waterville, where he managed the college’s long-term and strategic planning, the development of new programs in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the arts, and the development of more than $500 million of new building projects.
He led the college’s outreach to the community and oversaw economic development efforts in downtown Waterville, including the development of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and the Lockwood Hotel.
“I am excited to join the city of Biddeford and to partner with the many organizations and individuals across the city to continue to build Biddeford’s economic vitality,” Clark said. “Biddeford’s growth and trajectory over the last two decades is remarkable and has opened the door wide to new opportunities that I am excited to help realize.”
Clark previously held increasingly responsible roles at the University of Chicago, where he shaped the university’s strategic planning, global initiatives, new academic programs, capital projects, strategic partnerships, and economic and community development.
A Maine native, Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and law and in art from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Public Policy and Organizational Management degree from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine.
“Brian’s track record of leading transformative projects, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening community connections will make him a valuable addition to our leadership team,” said City Manager Truc Dever.
“We look forward to welcoming him to Biddeford and to the vision and collaborative leadership he will bring to the city’s economic development department.”
The City Council will vote to confirm Clark’s nomination at their April 7 meeting If approved, Clark will assume the responsibilities of the position on April 13, 2026.
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