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Find out more about the staff at FCEDC who proudly serve as the coordinators of this economic development circle in Fond du Lac County below. They are your cohesive team of experts.
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Steve R. Jenkins, CEcD
President
(920) 929-2063 or steve@fcedc.com
As President of FCEDC, Steve provides direction in strategy; takes the lead on business attraction projects; oversees public relations, investor relations, community services, collaborative initiatives, organizational management and client consulting. Steve is a Certified Economic Developer and has nearly 37 years of experience in economic development, including new business attraction, existing business retention and expansion programs, and entrepreneurial development. Most recently, he was senior vice president of economic development at the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce/GO Topeka. Steve has held leadership positions in Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Louisiana, and North Carolina in addition to serving as an economic development consultant. Steve graduated from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a business degree and completed coursework for his master’s degree in urban planning from the same institution.
Owen Rock, EDFP
Business Strategist
(920) 322-1374 or owen@fcedc.com
As a business strategist, Owen provides direct consulting services to existing businesses who are looking to expand or strengthen their business. In addition, he provides business start-up services to clients who would like to explore a new business idea, write a business plan or seek funding or other referrals for professional services, and assists with business attraction projects. Owen is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional and has over ten years of economic development experience. Owen earned his Master’s degree of Science in Regional and Urban Planning from the London School of Economics and his Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Oklahoma State University.
Melissa Hunt, EDFP
Community Development Specialist
(920) 929-7541 or melissa@fcedc.com
Melissa coordinates community development authority activities, develops revitalization strategies, and assists business and property owners with improvement projects in North Fond du Lac, Ripon and Waupun. Her previous economic development experience includes being an economic development manager. Melissa is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional and holds a Bachelor's of Science in Urban and Regional Studies with Urban Planning Emphasis and Business Minor from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
Joe Becker, CPA
, EDFP
Director of Business Finance
(920) 929-7552 or joe@fcedc.com
Joe administers all revolving loan fund programs; provides financial analysis for clients, provides technical assistance for a variety of tax credit programs and performs all accounting functions. Joe brings a vast amount of experience and expertise to the position. He was previously employed as a bank and credit union Vice President and Controller. A graduate of UW Whitewater with a BBA in Accounting, Joe obtained his CPA certification in 1988 and his accreditation as a Economic Development Finance Professional in 2007.
Jo Ann Giese-Kent
Research Specialist
(920) 322-1878 or joann@fcedc.com
As the research specialist, Jo Ann conducts and communicates regional community and economic research, manages research program to support client services, and writes grants to support programs and services. Jo Ann has eight years of institutional research experience focusing on environmental scanning of trends; occupational research; measurement and reporting. She brings with her eleven years of marketing experience including database marketing and data mining; market segmentation; marketing planning and management; and new program/product development. Jo Ann earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Major) and her Master of Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Jacqui Corsi
Marketing Specialist
(920) 929-3688 or jacqui@fcedc.com
As marketing specialist, Jacqui coordinates functions as they pertain to proactive marketing, public relations, and social media, and provides marketing consulting to small businesses. Jacqui has nearly two decades of communication experience - as a reporter, an adjunct lecturer, and in events and marketing. As a native of Fond du Lac County, her first writing job was with the Fond du Lac Reporter before moving onto the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 10 years. She earned her Bachelor ‘s Degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master’s of Education Degree, with an emphasis on program planning, from Carroll University.
Annette Murray
Administrative Assistant
(920) 929-2061 or annette@fcedc.com
Annette provides high-level administrative support to all aspects of the organization and maintains the documents and systems essential to the corporation. Annette has over 20 years' experience as an administrative assistant.
