GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex County has named Andrew D. Harton as the new director of its Economic Development office, following the retirement of longtime director Bill Pfaff. Harton had been serving as economic development manager since February, overseeing operations during the transition period.
He previously worked as Business Finance Director for the Delaware Division of Small Business, where he played a role in managing statewide programs, including EDGE and Delaware Site Readiness. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Delaware. His background includes partnerships with the Delaware Prosperity Partnership and the Delaware Small Business Development Center, along with early professional experience in the state’s coastal craft beer industry. As director, Harton will manage county business loan programs and incentives, including ExciteSussex, and oversee the Sussex County Kitchen Incubator. His goals include expanding funding options and increasing support for both new and existing businesses. Harton lives in Lewes with his wife and son, with family ties in Seaford and is a Delaware native.
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