Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
608-210-6700
MEDIA RELATIONS
Tom Thieding, Communications Manager
608-210-6767 Tom.Thieding@wedc.org
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Contact us for information on WEDC assistance and investment in business growth, relocation and retention, and community development.)
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Click on this link to locate your Community Account Manager.
Jason Scott, Community Account Manager Team Leader
608-210-6790 Jason.Scott@wedc.org
Jennifer Kuderer, Community Account Manager
608-210-6820 Jennifer.Kuderer@wedc.org
Marie Steenlage, Community Account Manager
608-210-6755 Marie.Steenlage@wedc.org
Naletta Burr, Community Account Manager
608-210-6830 Naletta.Burr@wedc.org
Kathryn Berger, Community Account Manager
608-2106822 Kathryn.Berger@wedc.org
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Click on this link to locate your Regional Account Manager.
Mary Gage (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Sauk)
608-210-6750 Mary.Gage@wedc.org
James Bowman (Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Richland, Trempealeau, Vernon)
608-210-6752 James.Bowman@wedc.org
Seth Hudson (Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Washburn)
608-210-6772 Seth.Hudson@wedc.org
Deb Clements (Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Wood, Vilas)
608-210-6720 Deb.Clements@wedc.org
Barb LaMue (Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Sheboygan)
608-210-6760 Barb.LaMue@wedc.org
Melissa Hunt (Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago)
608-210-6780 Melissa.Hunt@wedc.org
Patrick Drinan (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha)
608-210-6770 Patrick.Drinan@wedc.org
Mary E. Perry (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha)
608-210-6740 Mary.Perry@wedc.org
Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Vice President, Economic and Community Development
608-210-6838 Brenda.Hicks-Sorensen@wedc.org
BUSINESS ATTRACTION
Luke Fuszard, Business Attraction Manager
608-210-6846 Luke.Fuszard@wedc.org
MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Jim Engle, Downtown Development Manager
608-210-6840 James.Engle@wedc.org
Joe Lawniczak, Design Specialist
608-210-6860 Joseph.Lawniczak@wedc.org
J.D. Milburn, Small Business Specialist
608-210-6870 John.Milburn@wedc.org
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
(Contact us for information on WEDC investments in technology-based entrepreneurial companies.)
Lisa Johnson, Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
608-210-6828 Lisa.Johnson@wedc.org
Chris Schiffner, Technology Investment Manager
608-210-6826 Chris.Schiffner@wedc.org
Aaron Hagar, Technology Investment Manager
608-210-6825 Aaron.Hagar@wedc.org
Tim Cooley, Director, Capital Development
608-210-6827 Tim.Cooley@wedc.org
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS
(Contact us for information on WEDC assistance to Wisconsin companies seeking to export.)
Lora Klenke, Vice President, International Business Development
608-210-6727 Lora.Klenke@wedc.org
Brad Schneider, Export Development Manager (for businesses new to exports)
608-210-6890 Brad.Schneider@wedc.org
Scott Mosley, Foreign Direct Investment Manager
608-210-6717 Scott.Mosley@wedc.org
Stanley Pfrang, Market Development Director-India, the Middle East and Africa
608-210-6777 Stanley.Pfrang@wedc.org
Mark Rhoda-Reis, Market Development Director-Americas and Europe
608-210-6757 Mark.RhodaReis@wedc.org
Beng Yeap, Market Development Director-Asia/Pacific
608-210-6888 Beng.Yeap@wedc.org
Rachel Best, International Events Manager
608-210-6726 Rachel.Best@wedc.org
Monica Wahlberg, International Grants Manager
608-210-6734 Monica.Wahlberg@wedc.org
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
(Contact us for information on WEDC investments in targeted, high growth business consortia and industry sectors.)
Lee Swindall, Vice President, Business and Industry Development
608-210-6848 Lee.Swindall@wedc.org
Kathy Heady, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6841 Kathy.Heady@wedc.org
Shelly Harkins, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6843 Shelly.Harkins@wedc.org
Gail MacAskill, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6844 Gail.MacAskill@wedc.org
Cate Rahmlow, Sector Development Manager
608-210-6845 Cate.Rahmlow@wedc.org
Seyoum Mengesha, Minority Business Development Manager
608-210-6880 Seyoum.Mengesha@wedc.org
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Kelly Lietz, Vice President, Marketing and Communications
608-210-6858 Kelly.Lietz@wedc.org
Sarah Bownds, Events Manager
608-210-6769 Sarah.Bownds@wedc.org
Shauna Breneman, Electronic Channel Marketing Specialist
608-210-6768 Shauna.Breneman@wedc.org
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Rebecca Deschane, Legislative Liaison
608-210-6763 Rebecca.Deschane@wedc.org
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lyra Trapp, Human Resources Manager
608-210-6712 Lyra.Trapp@wedc.org
Amber Kelsey, Human Resources Generalist
608-210-6713 Amber.Kelsey@wedc.org
WISCONSIN BUSINESS ANSWERLINE
If you are seeking business planning assistance, business licensing information or are thinking about starting a business, please contact the AnswerLine. Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
800-940-7232
LEGAL
Hannah Renfro, Chief Legal Counsel
608-210-6705 Hannah.Renfro@wedc.org
Steven Michels, Staff Attorney
608-210-6706 Steven.Michels@wedc.org