Ed Malloy
Ed Malloy
Executive Director
Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association
Ed Malloy has taken the position of Executive Director after a long career in business and local government. Ed was President of Danaher Oil Company from 1994-2022 and was one of the founding members of the Fairfield Entrepreneurs Association. He served as a city-councilman from 1992 – 2000 and as Mayor of Fairfield from 2002 – 2020. During his time as mayor, Ed served on the FEDA Board as ex-officio. His experience in business and government along with his deep community ties, were a perfect fit for the role of Executive Director where he hopes to continue developing the Fairfield Community into one of the best rural small cities in America.
Serving as the Chief Administrative Officer for Grow Fairfield, Ed is charged with administrative oversight: policy and program development, urgent housing development, new and existing business growth and retention, membership relations, as well as local, regional, state, and federal relations and policy advocacy.
Rachel Hillier
Rachel Hillier
Operations Manager
Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association
Rachel Hillier brings a diverse background in international service, education, business development and renewable energy to her role as Operations Manager at Grow Fairfield. Originally from Pleasant Valley, Iowa, Rachel earned degrees in Political Science and Asian Languages and Literature from the University of Iowa. Her early career took her to the South Pacific as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where she embraced a culture of connection and learned to subsist in the jungle.
After returning to the U.S., Rachel built a life in New Mexico, where she raised a family and earned a Master’s in English. She taught English at the University of New Mexico before transitioning to the renewable energy sector, where she held leadership roles in business development, B2B marketing, project management, and policy advocacy. As Executive Director of the New Mexico Renewable Energy Industry Association, she worked closely with member businesses, utilities and state leaders to expand the clean energy economy in New Mexico.
Rachel moved to Fairfield in 2020, inspired by the town’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. At Grow Fairfield, she supports strategic initiatives, housing development, and operational excellence to help drive Fairfield’s economic growth.