
Jeff Hofaker Brings Unique Experience to PCDC Role
October 3, 2025
Jeff Hofaker, former Sutton City Administrator, will step into his new role leading economic development in Phelps County on October. 1. He takes over for Ron Tillery, PCDC’s director for almost a decade. Tillery will continue working with PCDC through the end of 2025 to help ensure a smooth transition of ongoing projects.
“Economic development is a marathon (relay), and my intentions are to grab hold of the baton and perform at 110 percent to cross the finish line,” Hofaker said.
Helping the Next Generation
Raised on a Kansas farm, Hofaker credits his father with instilling the idea of always striving “to make things better for the next generation.” In his young adult years, Hofaker said he was inspired while being involved with leadership through multiple groups and thinking about the ‘possibilities’ or plans for communities.