Leadership

Meet the business experts leading the Vilas County EDC

Executive Staff

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Kathy Schmitz

Executive Director

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Board of Directors

Meet the business experts leading the Vilas County EDC

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Kate Ferrel

Board Chair

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A smiling older man with short gray hair, wearing a light gray blazer and white shirt, stands outdoors with trees and sunlight in the blurred background.

Richard Nelson

Board Vice Chair

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Jon Chamberlain

Board Treasurer

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Ty Erickson

Board Secretary

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Ann Konopacky

Vilas County Board Supervisor

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Patty Krarup

Board Member

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Noah Lottig

Board Member

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Kelly Cooper

Board Member

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Peter Mouw

Board Member

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William Keeler

Board Member

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Erin McCormick

Board Member

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Carolyn Ritter

Board Member

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Board Members Not Pictured

Roger Wolff

President, Wolff Real Estate

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Emerson Coy

Lac du Flambeau Tribe, Planner

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