Staff & KCED Organization

We Are Your Neighbors

KCED's work is conducted under the guidance of the Joint Powers and Joint Operations Boards, and our volunteer committees.

Economic Development Team

sheri wegner executive director

Sheri Wegner

Executive Director

Sheri@Kandiyohi.com

320-235-7370 - office | 320-979-5815 - cell

Marv Calvin

Marv Calvin

Transition Manager

Marv@Kandiyohi.com 

320-235-7370 - office | 320-905-0069 - cell

Mohamed Gabow

Mohamed Gabow

Economic Development Manager

County Focus

Mohamed@Kandiyohi.com

320-235-7370 - office | 320-xxx -xxxx cell

Liz Heimer

Liz Heimer

Economic Development Manager

Willmar Focus

Liz@Kandiyohi.com

320-235-7370 - office | 320-xxx -xxxx cell

Contracted Professional Services

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Tanna Stucky

Child Care Community Coordinator
in partnership with United Community Action Partnership (UCAP)

tanna.stucky@unitedcapmn.org  320-894-9085

Nancy Birkeland, Owner of Legal & Administrative Assistances, Inc.

Nancy Birkeland

Office Administrator

Legal & Administrative Assistants, Inc.
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Cathy Skindelien

Assistant Office Administrator

Legal & Administrative Assistants, Inc.

LEADERS SERVING ON KCED COMMITTEES

WE FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ARE SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

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Meet the KCED Joint Powers Board

In 2003, the State of Minnesota created legislation permitting the City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County to create the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission. The organization is governed by a Joint Powers Board comprised of six members, representing the city and the county. The Board meets the fourth Thursday Jan., Feb. Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.,

Our mission, to be the catalyst of economic growth for all of Kandiyohi County, ultimately defines the scope of our work.

Kandiyohi County

roger imdieke

Roger Imdieke

2023-Present
2026 Vice Chair
corky berg

Corky Berg

2021-Present
steve gardner

Steven J. Gardner

2021-Present
2026 Treasurer

City of Willmar

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Justin Ask

2025 - Present
2026 Secretary
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Stephen Gardner

2026-Present
vicki davis

Vicki Davis

2026 Chair
2021-Present
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Meet the Joint Operations Board

KCED’s Joint Operations Board of Directors is comprised 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 8:00 a.m. on the second Thursday Jan., Feb. Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec., at the KCED office.

noah hultgren

Noah Hultgren

2026 President
2023-2028
chuck stranberg

Chuck Stranberg

2025-2026 Secretary
2025-2027
veronica garcia

Veronica Garcia

2024-2026
rollie nissen

Rollie Nissen

2025-2026 Treasurer
2025-2027
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Genevieve Hernandez


2026-2028
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Cecil Meyer

2025-2026
mike carlson

Mike Carlson

2025- 2028
2026 Vice President
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Board Meeting Minutes

Joint Powers Board

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Joint Operations Board

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Ready to unlock your full potential in Kandiyohi County?

Contact us now and let Kandiyohi County Economic Development be your gateway to success.

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