Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides vision, direction, and leadership for the Phelps County Development Corporation. The board is composed of no more than 12 individuals that passionately support the growth of the Phelps County economy and are financially committed through the GROW37 Partnership.

While ex-officio members do not have a vote, they are provided with all other privileges afforded to board members. Ex-officio members include: Tom Nutt (Phelps County), Chris Rector (City of Holdrege), Janice Ludeke (Village of Atlanta), Matthew Gregg (Village of Bertrand), Michelle Boulware (Village of Funk), and MJ Pristavec (Village of Loomis).

2023 Work Priorities

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Shane Westcott
President

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Jared Engelbert
Vice President

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Chris McQuillan
Treausrer

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First State Bank of Loomis; Board Member since 2020 Treasurer since 2023 Builders Bureau Chair GO! DREAM Design Committee Chair

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Janet Boehler
Director

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Janet Boehler is a member of the Phelps County Development Corporation Board of Directors as well as Chair of the Workforce Housing Committee.

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Nate DeWald
Director

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DeWald Deaver L’Heureux Law Firm PC LLO; Board Member since 2019; Retail Committee Board Liaison

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Grant Ericksen
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Principal Financial Group; Board Member since 2020 Serves on the High Demand Jobs Scholarship Selection Committee

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Allison Fritsche
Director

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Sales Engineer / Public Relations for Glenwood Telecommunications Board Member Since 2023

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Grant Hinze
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Phil Hinrichs
Director

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Owner, Farm Bureau Financial Services; Board Member since 2010; Industry Recruitment Committee Member; Board Development Committee Member; Vice President 2015 Vice President 2019-2020 President 2021-2022

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Reed McClymont
Director

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Farmer; Board Member since 2015; Vice President 2017-2019; Board Development Committee Member; Irrigation Research Farm Committee Member

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Jeff Moon
Director

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Land Broker with AgWest Land Brokers Board Member since 2021; Housing Development Committee Co-Chair

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Doug Stevenson
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Tim Rehm
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Stacy Pafford
Director of Administrative Services

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Stacy is the glue that holds the PCDC organization together. If you are unable to identify the staff member that can help you with your questions, Stacy can. More importantly, your message will get to the right person at the right time.

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Sally Sadd
Director of Business Services

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Sally has been with PCDC since August 2020. She administers PCDC’s GO! Programs, assists and encourages local business owners and entrepreneurs, administers the high-demand jobs scholarship program and engages with employers to recruit, develop and retain talent. Prior to coming to PCDC, Sally worked...

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Ron Tillery
Executive Director

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Ron has been with the Phelps County Development Corporation since May, 2016. He is the primary contact for companies considering south central Nebraska as a new home or additional location. While recruiting new businesses to Phelps County is one of his most visible roles,...

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