MEDIA RELATIONS
Tom Thieding, Communications Manager
608-210-6767 Tom.Thieding@wedc.org
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Contact us for information on WEDC assistance and investment in business growth, relocation and retention, and community development.)
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Click on this link or the map to the left to locate your Community Account Manager.
Jason Scott, Community Account Manager Team Leader
608-210-6790 Jason.Scott@wedc.org
Naletta Burr, Community Account Manager
608-210-6830 Naletta.Burr@wedc.org
Jennifer Kuderer, Community Account Manager
608-210-6820 Jennifer.Kuderer@wedc.org
Doug Thurlow, Community Account Manager
608-210-6810 Douglas.Thurlow@wedc.org
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Click on this link or the map to the left to locate your Regional Account Manager.
Deb Clements (Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Eau Claire, Forest, Iron, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Wood, Vilas)
608-210-6720 Deb.Clements@wedc.org
Patrick Drinan (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha)
608-210-6770 Patrick.Drinan@wedc.org
Barb Fleisner (Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Sheboygan)
608-210-6760 Barb.Fleisner@wedc.org
Mary Gage (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Sauk)
608-210-6750 Mary.Gage@wedc.org
Melissa Hunt (Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago)
608-210-6780 Melissa.Hunt@wedc.org
David Martens (Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Crawford, Dunn, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Richland, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon, Washburn)
608-210-6730 David.Martens@wedc.org
Mary E. Perry (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha)
608-210-6740 Mary.Perry@wedc.org
Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Vice President, Economic and Community Development
608-210-6838 Brenda.HicksSorenson@wedc.org
MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Jim Engle, Downtown Development Manager
608-210-6840 James.Engle@wedc.org
Joe Lawniczak, Design Specialist
608-210-6860 Joseph.Lawniczak@wedc.org
J.D. Milburn, Small Business Specialist
608-210-6870 John.Milburn@wedc.org
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
(Contact us for information on WEDC investments in technology-based entrepreneurial companies.)
Lisa Johnson, Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
608-210-6828 Lisa.Johnson@wedc.org
Chris Schiffner, Technology Investment Manager
608-210-6826 Chris.Schiffner@wedc.org
Aaron Hagar, Technology Investment Manager
608-210-6825 Aaron.Hagar@wedc.org
Tim Cooley, Director, Capital Development
608-210-6827 Tim.Cooley@wedc.org
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS
(Contact us for information on WEDC assistance to Wisconsin companies seeking to export.)
Lora Klenke, Vice President, International Business Development
608-210-6727 Lora.Klenke@wedc.org
Brad Schneider, Export Development Manager (for businesses new to exports)
608-210-6890 Brad.Schneider@wedc.org
Scott Mosley, Foreign Direct Investment Manager
608-210-6717 Scott.Mosley@wedc.org
Stanley Pfrang, Market Development Director, Specialist in Canada, India and the Middle East
608-210-6777 Stanley.Pfrang@wedc.org
Mark Rhoda-Reis, Market Development Director, Specialist in Americas and Europe
608-210-6757 Mark.RhodaReis@wedc.org
Beng Yeap, Market Development Director, Specialist in Asia
608-210-6888 Beng.Yeap@wedc.org
Samantha Streater, International Marketing Coordinator
608-210-6747 Samantha.Streater@wedc.org
Rachel Best, International Events Manager
608-210-6726 Rachel.Best@wedc.org
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
(Contact us for information on WEDC investments in targeted, high growth business consortia and industry sectors.)
Lee Swindall, Vice President, Business and Industry Development
608-210-6848 Lee.Swindall@wedc.org
Kathy Heady, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6841 Kathy.Heady@wedc.org
Shelly Harkins, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6843 Shelly.Harkins@wedc.org
Gail MacAskill, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6844 Gail.MacAskill@wedc.org
Cate Rahmlow, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6845 Cate.Rahmlow@wedc.org
Luke Fuszard, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6846 Luke.Fuszard@wedc.org
Seyoum Mengesha, Minority Business Development Manager
608-210-6880 Seyoum.Mengesha@wedc.org
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Kelly Lietz, Vice President, Marketing and Communications
608-210-6858 Kelly.Lietz@wedc.org
Sarah Bownds, Events Manager
608-210-6769 Sarah.Bownds@wedc.org
Shauna Breneman, Electronic Channel Marketing Specialist
608-210-6768 Shauna.Breneman@wedc.org
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Dave Volz, Director, Government Affairs
608-210-6761 David.Volz@wedc.org
Tarna Hunter, Senior Policy Analyst
608-210-6762 Tarna.Hunter@wedc.org
Rebecca Deschane, Policy Analyst
608-210-6763 Rebecca.Deschane@wedc.org
James O’Keefe, Policy Analyst
608-210-6764 Jim.OKeefe@wedc.org
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lyra Trapp, Human Resources Manager
608-210-6712 Lyra.Trapp@wedc.org
Amber Kelsey, Human Resources Assistant
608-210-6713 Amber.Kelsey@wedc.org
WISCONSIN BUSINESS ANSWERLINE
If you are seeking business planning assistance, business licensing information or are thinking about starting a business, please contact the AnswerLine. Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
800-940-7232
LEGAL
Hannah Renfro, Chief Legal Counsel
608-210-6705 Hannah.Renfro@wedc.org
Steven Michels, Staff Attorney
608-210-6741 Steven.Michels@wedc.org