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Meet the Staff

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The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is dedicated to building a stronger economy and a stronger community in the thriving Greater Fort Dodge area. The organization was formed in 2012 through a merger of the Development Corporation of Fort Dodge/Webster County and the Chamber of Commerce. The Growth Alliance serves as the economic and community development organization for the area.

Our goals encompass building opportunities for existing businesses while recruiting new entrepreneurs to our regional economy, and our methods include advocacy, networking, promotions, and leveraging available resources on a local, state, and national level.

Astra Ferris

Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 515-570-6169
astra@greaterfortdodge.com

Jefferson Fosbender

Jefferson Fosbender

Economic Development Director
Office: 515-227-7124
Cell: 515-605-0808
jefferson@greaterfortdodge.com

Jill Nelson

Jill Nelson

Community Engagement Director
Office: 515-227-7126
Cell: 563-380-8228
jill@greaterfortdodge.com

Deena McCaulley

Deena McCaulley

Operations Coordinator
Office: 515-227-7126
Cell: 515-571-3151
deena@greaterfortdodge.com

Skyla Porter

Skyla Porter

Marketing Specialist
Office: 515-227-7125
Cell: 515-571-0944
skyla@greaterfortdodge.com

Emily Ayres

Emily Ayres

Administrative Assistant
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 712-330-8059
emily@greaterfortdodge.com