Ruth A. Buchanan

Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD, serves as the Director of Business Development at FloridaMakes since April 2024, focusing on enhancing the growth and sustainability of technical services for manufacturers in Florida. As the President and Co-Founder of BMI Inc. since July 2012, Ruth Buchanan has been instrumental in aiding governmental entities achieve prosperity through various economic development disciplines. Previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at GrowFL, Acting Director at Manatee County Government, and Director at Lee County Economic Development Office, showcasing a strong commitment to economic growth across multiple levels of government. Extensive experience includes managerial positions in economic development at various cities and research contributions in Charlotte County, complemented by a solid educational foundation with multiple MBAs and a degree in Economics.