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Staff & Board Members

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Staff Members

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Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer
Office: 515-955-5500
Email: astra@greaterfortdodge.com

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Jefferson Fosbender

Economic Development Director
Office: 515-227-7124
Email: jefferson@greaterfortdodge.com

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Lindsay Laufersweiler

Community Engagement Director
Office: 515.227.7126
Email:Lindsay@greaterfortdodge.com

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Emily Mikos

Operations Coordinator
Office: 515-227-7120
Email: emily@greaterfortdodge.com

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Katy Grobe

Marketing Specialist
Office: 515-227-7123
Email: katy@greaterfortdodge.com

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Kamisha Mosley

Administrative Assistant
Office: 515-995-5500
Email: kamisha@greaterfortdodge.com

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Executive Board Members

Kelly Hindman

Past President 
Board Member Citizens Community Credit Union

Sydney Pokorny

Secretary / Treasurer 
Facility Manager, Cargill

Matt Bemrich

At-Large
Bemrich Electric

Craig Schlienz

President 
Senior Loan Officer, Availa Bank

Jesse Ulrich

At-Large 
President, Iowa Central Community College

Leah Glasgo

Vice President 
Market President, Unity Point Health - Fort Dodge

Brian Pederson

Chief Executive Officer
Business Owner, Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters Fort Dodge