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

Shane Westcott
President

Board

308-995-4456
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Jared Engelbert
Vice President

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(308) 995-4411
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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

308-876-2451
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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.

(308) 991-3024
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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

308-995-8848
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Grant Ericksen
Director

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

308-995-4423
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Allison Fritsche
Director

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

866-756-4746
308-991-7943
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Grant Hinze
Director

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308-995-5331
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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