PURPOSE

Greater Oshkosh EDC was established in 2015 and exists to preserve the health of existing companies, foster a positive entrepreneurial environment, connect companies to workforce and talent development resources, enhance the business climate and promote the quality of life in the greater Oshkosh area.

STRATEGIC PLAN

Greater Oshkosh EDC launched in 2015 as the community’s first true private-public nonprofit economic development corporation with a comprehensive strategy and community-wide investment from broad-based stakeholders. Having now completed an inaugural campaign, Greater Oshkosh EDC seeks to transform the regional business and economic conditions by increasing our region’s overall personal wealth, our business profitability, community investments, and standard of living – measured against other regions.

This will happen by accomplishing a plan of work that is committed to creating an economically vital community, making development processes seamless for business, and maintaining and developing tools and resources to enhance business opportunities for success.

MISSION

To be the leading economic development organization in the greater Oshkosh area driving collaboration, existing business development, attraction and business startups.

VISION

The Greater Oshkosh area and Winnebago County will build upon its strong economic base of existing industries, diversify the economic base by encouraging new industries, and improve the regional quality of life.

CORE VALUES

Leadership

We will act as leaders in the community for economic growth and quality of life.

Responsiveness

We will serve with efficiency, effectiveness and with an orientation to achieving results.

Accountability

We will act in open and transparent ways to serve the public’s interests.

Innovation

We will act in creative and flexible ways to stimulate achievement.

Collaboration

We will continually act as a connector in our community.

STAFF

Tricia Rathermel

President &
Chief Executive Officer
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Alicia Wenger

Director of Development
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Brittany Calkins

Accounting & Administrative Specialist
Email Brittany

Careers

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

BOARD OFFICERS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

* Executive Committee

Emeritus 

COMMITTEES

Greater Oshkosh EDC committees are diverse and dedicated groups of volunteers and board members from various private and public entities and organizations in the greater Oshkosh area.

 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT

  • Amy Albright, Discover Oshkosh
  • Bill Wyman, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

FINANCE COMMITTEE

  • Andy Mugerauer, CLA

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  • Dan Ruedinger, Momentum Consulting
  • Steve Hoopman, First Weber Real Estate
  • Tom Karrels, T.R. Karrels & Associates
  • Rob Keller, Wisconsin Towns Association – Winnebago Unit
  • Paul Kieckhafer, Badger Mill Supply Corporation
  • Jeff Liddicoat, Horicon Bank
  • Kelly Nieforth, City of Oshkosh
  • Manny Vasquez, NAI Pfefferle

REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE

  • Will Deppiesse, Nicolet National Bank
  • Ryan Albers, Quill Creative Studio
  • Jason Hirschberg, Hirschberg Law
  • Phil Janes, Wisconsin Metals & Plastics
  • Keegan Langkau, Keystone Capital Link
  • Tom McDermott, AI McDermott
  • Chad Miller, Bristol Morgan Bank
  • Mary Murken, Dimond Bros Insurance
  • John Schuster, Keenline Conveyor Systems
  • Amy Sitter, Copper Harbor Investment Advisors
  • Samantha Teal, Caravel Autism Health

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  • Bill Wyman, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation