"Economic Development and Housing Update in Apache Junction"
Ryan Kaup is an Arizona native who was previously with the City of Chandler for eleven years, where he spearheaded activities resulting in the attraction and expansion of more than 150 companies and 13,000 jobs. Ryan became the Economic Development Director for Apache Junction in February 2025. The department's primary responsibilities include business attraction, business retention, downtown redevelopment, tourism, marketing, and research.