Our Boards
The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) consists of two boards, the Joint Powers Board and the Joint Operations Board.
Joint Powers Board
Kandiyohi County and the city of Willmar each appoint three elected representatives to serve for three years. The Joint Powers Board meets quarterly at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday in January, April, July and October, generally at the EDC office.
Our Joint Powers Board of Commissioners:
Kandiyohi County
Corky Berg2021-present |
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Steve Gardner2024 Chairperson2021-present |
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Roger Imdieke2023- present |
City of Willmar
Julie AsmusSecretary2019-present |
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Vicki DavisVice Chairperson2021-present |
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Doug ReeseTreasurer2023-present |
Joint Operations Board
The EDC’s Joint Operations Board of Directors consists of seven members appointed by the Joint Powers Board of Commissioners and includes representatives from communities throughout the county, education providers, business and consumer groups. Board member terms are for three years and are limited to three full three-year terms. The Joint Operations Board meets at 11:00 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at the Community Room of Heritage Bank, Willmar.
Our Joint Operations Board of Directors:
Art Benson2014-2024Former Owner, Sound Image |
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Abdulcadir GaalJuly 2022-2026Owner, Kulmiye market and Somali Connection |
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Veronica Garcia2024-2026 |
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Jesse Gislason2024 President2019-2024Co-Owner, Alley on Ash |
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Lester J. Heitke2024 Vice President2017-2025 |
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Noah Hultgren2024 Treasurer2023-2025Agronomy Manager, Hultgren Farms
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Mary Warszynski2023-2024 Secretary2022-2024Owner, Employment Plus |
Joint Powers Board Agendas
- January 11, 2024 special meeting
- January 25, 2024
- February 8, 2024 special meeting
Joint Powers Board Minutes
- January 25, 2024
- Prior Years
Joint Operations Board Agendas
Joint Operations Board Minutes