We are an all volunteer non-partisan, nonprofit organization that brings together a cross section of residents, organizations and leaders that cross political affiliations and organizational boundaries to advance initiatives important to rural communities throughout the State. 

Donna Walker, President
Dairyland Power Cooperative

Marie Barry, Vice President
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Deborah Reinbold, Treasurer
Thrive Economic Development

Melissa Hunt, Secretary
Wisconsin Economic Development Association

Kenyon Kies, Past President
Retired

Adam Accola
Dunn County Economic Development Corporation

Kelly Borchardt
Childcaring, Inc.

Jackie Boos
Wisconsin Farmers Union

Rebecca Giroux
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Todd Johnson
University of Wisconsin River Falls 
Division of Extension

Kyle Kuntz
WBD

Peter Thillman
Shawano County Economic Progress