NCRR names Stallings economic development director

The North Carolina Railroad Co. has hired Joe Stallings as its new director of economic development.

Previously, Stallings was economic development director for the town of Garner, North Carolina. He has more than a decade of experience in economic development, NCRR officials said in a press release. Stallings worked in a similar role in Benson prior to moving to Garner.

"We are excited that Joe is joining the NCRR team," said NCRR President and CEO Carl Warren. "He brings a lot of great experience and a practical, proactive focus to the leadership of the NCRR economic development programs — NCRR Invests and Build Ready Sites."