Sally J. Guzik, newly appointed President of Fourth Economy, reflects on the firm’s 15-year journey, leadership transition, and her vision for advancing human-centered, holistic strategies. In this interview, she shares how the team drives impact across housing, health, workforce, and community resilience, while fostering curiosity, endurance, and compassion in every project.

Rich Overmoyer, co-founder of Fourth Economy, reflects on 15 years of guiding the firm from a small startup to national impact. In this interview, he shares lessons from leading nearly 500 projects, insights on strategic talent and growth, and how his new role with Steer North America allows him to expand Fourth Economy’s mission while enjoying life along the Rhode Island coast.

Meet Jerry Paytas, Vice President and co-founder of Fourth Economy, who has spent 15 years shaping innovative, data-driven approaches to community and regional economic development. In this interview, Jerry reflects on the firm’s evolution, the balance between research and practice, and what’s next for economic development in a rapidly changing world.