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
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Corky BergSecretary2021-present |
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Steve GardnerVice Chairperson2021-present |
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Roger Imdieke2023- present |
City of Willmar
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Julie Asmus2022-2023 Chairperson2019-present |
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Vicki DavisTreasurer2021-present |
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Doug Reese2023-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:
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Abdulcadir GaalJuly 2022-2023 |
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Art Benson2022-2023 President2014-2024Former Owner, Sound Image |
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Jesse Gislason2022-2023 Vice President2019-2024Co-Owner, Alley on Ash |
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Lester J. Heitke2017-2025 |
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Noah Hultgren2023-2026Agronomy Manager, Hultgren Farms
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Kelly TerWisscha2022-2023 Treasurer2015-2023CEO, TerWisscha Construction, Inc.“Growing up in Willmar, going to school in Willmar, raising my family in the Willmar area, and now owning a second-generation, Willmar-based business, I have deep roots in this community. For over 50 years, the Willmar community has supported TerWisscha Construction. Many of the buildings along First Street and in the Industrial Park were built by TWC and each year we build more businesses in this community. Watching and being part of the growth of this diverse, innovative, and thriving community is exciting. With TerWisscha Construction being a national company, I have the opportunity to view what communities across the U.S. are doing in regards to economic development and am able to bring those ideas back to our community.” |
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Mary Warszynski2023 Secretary2022-2024Owner, Employment Plus |
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Justice WalkerEx OfficioDirector, Planning and Development Services Department
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Joint Powers Board Agendas
Joint Powers Board Minutes
- January 19, 2023
- March 116, 2023 special meeting
- April 27, 2023
- Prior Years
Joint Operations Board Agendas
- January 12, 2023
- February 9, 2023
- March 9, 2023
- April 13, 2023
- May 11, 2023
- June 8, 2023
- July 13, 2023
Joint Operations Board Minutes