Gil Mathew, Executive Director, Nevada County Economic Resource Council

Hollie Grimaldi Flores marks her hosting debut by introducing us to Gil Mathew, Executive Director of Nevada County’s Economic ResourHollie Grimaldi Flores marks her hosting debut by introducing us to Gil Mathew, Executive Director of Nevace Council, a businessman with a half century of experience building successful enterprises and a playwright, and so much more. For Gil, the secret to our success as a community revolves around building relationships. A key factor in his life is the desire to be of service, and for him the personal rewards of service are immense. Membership in Rotary has helped fulfill that need in his life. Gil’s parents lived in Nevada County and he decided to move here from Orange County in 1981 despite their counsel that it was too slow and small a place for him. He came nonetheless, expressed his love of drama by joining the board of Foothill Theater Company, and never looked back. Our community is home to a significant number of nonprofits which provide immense opportunities for involvement and service. Having a world-class hospital, an institution of higher learning and a first-class airport--all set in the woods--makes this place special. Now back at the ERC, his goal is to help create and sustain thriving businesses in our community, and people with a heart to serve are most welcome to join the effort as volunteers. Gil says one of the joys of life is that the world changes, and we get to learn how to change too.