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Our Staff
Marty Vanags, Chief Executive Officer
Marty graduated from Illinois State University, Normal, with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Marty entered his role at the EDC in May of 2004 with over 15 years of experience in community and economic development, private commercial development and business management.
Brooke Weishaupt, Director of Communications & Community Relations
Brooke graduated from Illinois State University, Normal, with a bachelor's degree in public relations. She joined the EDC in July of 2004. Brooke manages the EDC’s public relations efforts and is responsible for the EDC’s communications functions, including the creation of newsletters, press releases and other materials. She also maintains the EDC’s Web sites, coordinates events and meetings and serves as the community liaison for the EDC.
Ken Springer, Research Manager
Ken is a graduate student at Illinois State University, Normal, working towards a degree in applied community development. He earned a bachelor's degree in international relations at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Ken joined the EDC in August of 2005 and gives site location assistance to prospective developers. He also performs demographic research and processes information requests.
Chad Carson, Client Manager - Local Business Assistance, Retention & Expansion
chad@bnbiz.org
Chad graduated from the State University of New York, Buffalo, with a bachelor's degree in environmental design. He joined the EDC in January of 2007 and is responsible for the EDC's local business assistance, retention and expansion efforts. Chad manages the formal retention program and the mentoring and entrepreneurship education program, as well as clients seeking business incentives and assistance through the EDC.
Michelle Spicer, Finance Manager
michelle@bnbiz.org
Michelle joined the EDC in July of 2007. Her primary responsibility is managing the EDC’s financial data and records. She also fulfills receptionist duties, greeting visitors and directing information requests. Additionally, Michelle provides staff assistance and completes a variety of special projects and assignments.
2008 Board of Directors
Dick Eikenberg, Chair*
Larry Maschhoff, Vice Chair*
Sonja Reece, Immediate Past Chair*
Harlan Geiser, Secretary/Treasurer*
Integrity Technology SolutionsDennis Cler, Governance Committee Chair*
State Farm Insurance CompaniesBernie Anderson
Nicor GasJonathan Astroth
Jerry Berwanger
Mitsubishi Motors North America
Ed Brady
Patti Donsbach
Jay Groves
Illinois State UniversityJohn Hanson
City of BloomingtonAnn Harding
McLean CountyKaren Jensen
Farnsworth GroupRichard Johnston
The PantagraphMayor Chris Koos
Bob Lakin
John Meek
John Penn
Organized Labor, Laborers' Local #362
Mayor Jeff Schwartz
McLean County Mayors Association
Mayor Steve Stockton
City of Bloomington
Matt Sorensen
Chairman, McLean County Board
Robert Varney
McLean County Chamber of CommerceRichard Wilson
Ex-Officio Board Members
Elizabeth Binning
Executive Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU
Dr. Gary Niehaus
Superintendent, Unit 5 Schools
Gary Cicciu
Vice President, Career Link
Tom Hamilton
City Manager, City of BloomingtonCrystal Howard
Executive Director, Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Michael Malone
Executive Director, McLean County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Robert Nielsen
Superintendent, District 87 Schools
Carl Olson
Executive Director, Central Illinois Regional Airport
Mark Peterson
City Manager, Town of NormalPaul Russell
Executive Director, McLean County Regional Planning Commission
John Zeunik
County Administrator, McLean County
*Denotes Executive Committee