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.

Chris Worley, Director at Fourth Economy, discusses workforce and housing strategy, data-driven solutions, and the evolution of economic development consulting.

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.