Greg Hitt is an associate for Research Development at the University of Arizona specializing in economic development and community engagement. He supports faculty in their search for external funding and assists in developing and reviewing proposals. Additionally, Greg employs his experience with local and statewide government and their economic development agencies to enhance university participation in local and regional economic development initiatives. He spent nearly 20 years working for Pima County in planning and infrastructure development, utility coordination, and economic development activities. An Arizona native, Greg is an alumnus of the state's two biggest rivals and has served on local planning and development committees in the Tucson area.