Experience

Progress Lakeshore, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The Executive Director of the Progress Lakeshore serves as the leader and managerof the organization, and is responsible for the establishment, coordination,leadership, and management of comprehensive economic development efforts in allareas of Manitowoc County. They serve as the primary spokespersonfor the organization and develops networks and partnerships with private andpublic stakeholders.The Executive Director develops, implements, coordinates and leads a comprehensive economic development program which facilitates business start-up and job retention, expansion, and attraction in a variety of commercial and industrial sectors, including maintaining up-to-date marketing and demographic materials, responding to and generating retention and development leads and prospects, and initiating and completing business development projects from start to finish.



Manitowoc County Home Builders Association

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2021

  Serve as chief administrative officer, planning, organizing, and directing all programs and activities to ensure the association’s goals and objectives are met.Develop and coordinate legislative, regulatory, and political efforts and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies impacting the building industry. Act as a liaison with Wisconsin Builders Association and National Association of Home Builders.Maintain effective relationships with public and private organizations to ensure the interest of the association is realized.Serve as a resource for member businesses to develop business strategies for growth through professional development.Collaborate on, and advocate for, workforce development strategies in the construction trades to assist current and prospective members with recruiting, training, and retaining employees.Develop and manage membership recruitment and retention programs that increase the membership base of the association, including member services that enhance the value of membership.Manage special events of the association, including the Parade of Homes, Home Expo, member networking events, and fundraising activities.Coordinate and execute public relations and communications programs, including public event marketing and internal member communications.Responsible for the association’s financial management system, ensuring all funds and physical assets are appropriately safeguarded. Develop and recommend an annual budget.Plan, formulate, and recommend to the Board of Directors basic policies and programs which will further the objectives of the association.



Mainly Manitowoc

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for the development, coordination, administration, documentation, and implementation of Main Street revitalization program. Directed all activities of the organization including committee project management, budgets/financials, reports, meetings and agendas.Maintained donor relationships, solicited new funding sources, coordinated annual pledge drive and fundraising events, explored and directed grant application opportunities.Coordinated downtown district marketing, promotions, and events.Facilitated historic preservation, property improvement processes, and economic development activities.Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development entities, and governmental agencies.Educated the community regarding the organization's mission, vision, and activities.



Holy Family Memorial

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager - Business, Retail/Tamarack Behavioral Health Center

  • Apr 1997 - Mar 2003

  Responsible for accounting functions including month-end preparation, accounts receivable reporting, annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring.Produced financial statements and reviewed with management staff, Board of Directors, and personnel of major funding sources.Coordinated third-party billing operations including implementation and maintenance of efficient billing systems, electronic claims management, and customer service.Created special cost studies, financial impact and statistical analysis.Hired, trained, scheduled, disciplined, evaluated, and supervised department staff and conducted regular staff meetings.Developed and maintained policies and procedures for responsible areas.Purchased supplies and services used by departments.Directed or served on several network committees, including Performance Improvement teams.

• Director - Clinic Operations

  • Apr 1997 - Mar 2003



Poly Vinyl Co.

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager - Color Guard Fence Division

  • 1989 - 1995