Committees
Executive Committee
This committee has the power to transact all regular business of the Corporation during the interim between meetings of the Board of Directors.
| Role | Name | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Board Chair & Executive Committee Chair | Tim Oswald | Fairbanks Morse Defense |
| Board Vice Chair | Ann Hankins | Stateline Family YMCA |
| Board Secretary/Treasurer | Mike Pokel | Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. |
| City Manager | Jerry Gabrielatos | City of Beloit |
| At Large | Shawn Sullivan | The Morse Group |
| Ex-Officio | Aimee Thurner | Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce |
| Immediate Past Chair | Regina Dunkin | |
| Chair Business Education Committee | Laura Benisch | The Lincoln Academy |
| Co-Chair Civic Affairs Committee | Seth Frisbee | TRICOR Insurance |
| President/CEO & Ex-Officio On all Committees | Drew Pennington | GBEDC |
Finance & Audit Committee
This committee, through the office of the President/CEO of the Corporation, shall cause to be established and maintained, in accordance with generally accepted principals of accounting, an appropriate accounting system and internal financial controls.
| Role | Name | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Board Secretary/Treasurer & Finance & Audit Committee Chair | Mike Pokel | Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. |
| Committee Member | Kevin King | First Mid Bank and Trust |
| Committee Member | Rick Nelson | PremierBank |
| Committee Member | Jerry Ritzert | First National Bank and Trust Company |
| Board Chair & Ex Officio on all Committees | Tim Oswald | Fairbanks Morse Defense |
| President/CEO & Ex-Officio On all Committees | Drew Pennington | GBEDC |
Business Education Partnership Committee
This committee is a partnership with GBEDC and the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce. The committee's goal is to build our workforce from within by engaging our business leaders to support our educational partners and ensure equitable opportunities for students to create their own professional future with our regional businesses.
Civic Affairs Committee
The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) and the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) announced the formation of a new Civic Affairs Committee in 2024. This collaborative effort aims to build on the successes of the previous Quality of Life Committee while expanding its focus to address a broader range of community issues. The Committee will focus upon public policy, K-12 education, child care, state & federal legislation impacting economic development, public safety, and more.