Brett DoneyBrett Doney has 29 years of experience in community economic development and public/private partnerships. As President and CEO of the Great Falls Development Authority in Montana, Brett is responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic plan, marketing the Great Falls region, managing the staff team and strengthening relationships with investors and partners.

Prior to joining Great Falls Development Authority, Brett was president of Enterprise Maine. Brett is the past director of the International Economic Development Council, the treasurer at NeighborWorks Great Falls, the director of Montana Economic Development Association and the past president of the Great Falls Rotary Club. Brett has earned his Certified Economic Developer credentials and a CoreNet Global Senior Leader Corporate Real Estate (SLCR).

Brett received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, his Masters of Public Policy in business government relationships from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government and his Economic Development Institute degree from the University of Oklahoma.