Meet Our Staff & Board

Salman Khan

Vice President, Economic Development

Salman Khan is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Brazos Partnership, where he leads initiatives to attract investment, drive business expansion, and enhance the economic competitiveness of the Greater Brazos Region.

Previously, Salman played a key role at Toronto Global, where he helped international companies establish operations in the Toronto Region, directly contributing to the creation of over 1,300 jobs and $300 million in capital investment. Before transitioning into economic development, he spent seven years at a Fortune 500 company and two years at an edtech startup, gaining valuable private-sector experience.

Salman holds an MBA from Toronto Metropolitan University and an Honours degree in Computer Science from York University. Raised in South East Asia as an expat, he moved to Canada in 2003 as an international student for his undergraduate studies.

Jillian Ryan

Marketing Strategist

Jillian Ryan is a consultant working with the Greater Brazos Partnership as their Marketing Strategist, where she drives strategic marketing initiatives that refine and elevate the region’s messaging to showcase its unique advantages, attract new investment, and fuel economic growth. With over 20 years of experience in business strategy, marketing, and geopolitics, she specializes in developing data-driven solutions that enhance brand awareness and support business expansion projects across the United States.

Before working with the Partnership, Jillian served as a geopolitical risk analyst at the Scowcroft Group in Washington, D.C., advising Fortune 100 companies—including Google, GE, and The Gates Foundation—on market entry and stakeholder engagement strategies for emerging global markets. She then founded Marie Mae Company, a corporate gifting service that combined ethical sourcing with social impact, serving clients such as LinkedIn, FabFitFun, and Meta, and launched “The Good Office Podcast” to showcase stories of how doing good in business drives success.

Jillian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business from Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in International Business and Public Policy from George Mason University.

Patricia Devidal

Office Manager

Patricia Devidal is the Office Manager at the Greater Brazos Partnership. With over 30 years of experience in administration and sales management, Patricia has worked alongside executive teams at Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries and countries. Patricia is adept at leading teams, streamlining operations, and implementing efficient policies and procedures to ensure smooth organizational functioning.