Board of Directors

The GBEDC Board of Directors is the main governing body for the organization. In addition to our business directors, we also have government jurisdiction, community partner, and education partner directors. The ability to have this cross section of directors ensures that we work together as a community to further our mission.

Executive Committee Members

2024 board of directors

Board of Directors

Board PositionNameCompany
ChairTim OswaldFairbanks Morse Defense
Vice ChairAnn HankinsStateline Family YMCA
Secretary/TreasurerMike PokelMidwest Refrigerated Services, Inc.
Immediate Past ChairRegina Dunkin 
DirectorHomer AugeCorporate Contractors, Inc.
DirectorNick CizauskasAlliant Energy
DirectorNancy Clark-MatherBeloit FilmWorks LLC
DirectorSeth FrisbeeTRICOR Insurance
DirectorRoseAnn HaedtHendricks Commercial Properties
DirectorAlison HessNorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC
DirectorElizabeth HorvathKerry
DirectorCollin KeetonAngus-Young
DirectorKevin KingFirst Mid Bank & Trust
DirectorJerry KlobucarKlobucar Construction Company, Inc.
DirectorScott KunesKunes GMC Beloit
DirectorTim OswaldFairbanks Morse Defense
DirectorMike PokelMidwest Refrigerated Service, Inc.
DirectorRob RamerCampbell's Snacks
DirectorJerry RitzertFirst National Bank & Trust Company
DirectorAndrew RogersNew Leaf Homes LLC
DirectorTami ScarpettaBeloit Health System
DirectorShawn SullivanThe Morse Group
DirectorShelby VisintinHo-Chunk Nation
DirectorJeff VohsCBI Bank and Trust
DirectorCole WeiserBud Weiser Motors, Inc.
Education DirectorDr. Kristi ColeThe Lincoln Academy
Education DirectorScott FisherSouth Beloit CUSD #320
Education DirectorDr. Willie Garrison IIBeloit School District
Education DirectorDr. Dennis McCarthyBeloit Turner School District
Education DirectorDr. Tracy PiernerBlackhawk Technical College
Education DirectorTim LeslieBeloit College
Government Jurisdiction DirectorJerry GabrielatosCity of Beloit
Government Jurisdiction DirectorSonya HoppesCity of South Beloit
Government Jurisdiction DirectorDan RisseVillage of Clinton
Government Jurisdiction DirectorTim WellnitzTown of Beloit
Community Partner DirectorNick DimassisBeloit Public Library
Community Partner DirectorAnn HankinsStateline Family YMCA
Community Partner DirectorMarc PerryCommunity Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties
Community Partner DirectorMark RandStateline Boys & Girls Club
Community Partner DirectorTara TinderStateline Community Foundation
Ex-Officio Member Non-VotingShauna El-AminDowntown Beloit Association
Ex-Officio Member Non-VotingCelestino RuffiniVisit Beloit
Ex-Officio Member Non-VotingAimee ThurnerGreater Beloit Chamber of Commerce