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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 Berg

2021-present

Steve Gardner

2024 Chairperson

2021-present

Roger Imdieke

 2023- present

City of Willmar

Julie Asmus

Secretary

2019-present

Vicki Davis

Vice Chairperson

2021-present

Doug Reese, Willmar Mayor

Doug Reese

Treasurer

2023-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 Benson

2014-2024

Former Owner, Sound Image

Abdulcadir Gaal

July 2022-2026

Owner, Kulmiye market and Somali Connection

Veronica Garcia

2024-2026

 

Jesse Gislason

2024 President

2019-2024

Co-Owner, Alley on Ash
 

Lester J. Heitke

2024 Vice President

2017-2025

Noah Hultgren

2024 Treasurer

2023-2025

Agronomy Manager, Hultgren Farms
Broker, Field Stock Realty
 

Mary Warszynski

2023-2024 Secretary

2022-2024

Owner, Employment Plus

Joint Powers Board Agendas


Joint Powers Board Minutes


Joint Operations Board Agendas


Joint Operations Board Minutes

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