We Are Your Neighbors
The important work you ask us to help with is conducted under the guidance of the Joint Operations, Joint Powers and numerous committees that help direct our work.
Kandiyohi County Economic Development Staff
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Executive Director
Position Open 6/2024 to be filled by fall 2024
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Michelle Marotzke
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Kelsey Olson
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Tanna Stucky
(United Community Action PartnershipUCAP)
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Nancy Birkeland
Contract Administrative Support at KCED
Cathy Skindelien
Administrative Support
Our Committees
KCED’s work in focus areas is influenced by committees.
Meet our committees!
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Meet the KCED Joint Powers Board
The City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County make up the joint powers agreement that created Kandiyohi County Economic Development through an act of legislation. The City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County are integral to our development work.
In 2003, the City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County formed a joint powers agreement to create the Kandiyohi County Economic Development (KCED) through an act of legislation. The unified vision and goals created by the City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County reflect community service, engagement, and celebration with the support of business, childcare, broadband accessibility, ag innovation, and housing development.
Our mission, to be the catalyst of economic growth for all of Kandiyohi County, ultimately defines the scope of our work.
Kandiyohi County
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Steve Gardner
2021-Present
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Corky Berg
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Roger Imdieke
City of Willmar
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Julie Asmus
2019-Present
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Vicki Davis
2021-Present
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Doug Reese
2023-Present
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Meet the Joint Operations Board
KCED’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.
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Art Benson
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Abdulcadir Gaal
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Veronica Garcia
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Jesse Gislason
2019-2024
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Lester J. Heitke
2017-2025
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Noah Hultgren
2023-2025
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Mary Warszynski
2022-2024
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Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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