Board Updates

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Olson chrisolson@chippewacountyedc.com (906) 495-5631 The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during the Regular Session meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, appointed Mr. Don McLean and Mr. James Parker to fill vacancies on the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.  Mr. McLean and Mr. Parker will replace both Jim Moore and Jim Quinnell who both resigned in August. Quinnell, a long standing EDC Board member, served for over 30 years. Moore began his board appointment in 2013. During the August 15 Regular Chippewa County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Traynor stated that… Read More »

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Olson chrisolson@chippewacountyedc.com (906) 495-5631 The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during the Organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, appointed Mr. Tony Haller and during the Regular meeting on Thursday, February 15th, Brien Hanna was also appointed as a Board of Directors of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation.  Mr. Haller and Mr. Hanna will replace both Don McLean, whose term ends this March, and Jack Frost who chose to resign. Haller and Hanna’s appointments are effective beginning April 1, 2024 and both will serve through March 31, 2030. “We are very excited… Read More »

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Olson, chrisolson@chippewacountyedc.com (906) 495-5631 The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during its Regular session on Thursday, April 13, 2023, appointed Mr. Gary McDowell as a Board of Director of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation.  Mr. McDowell will replace Dr. Kimberly Muller who elected to resign. McDowell’s appointment is effective immediately and will serve through March 31, 2028. “We are very excited to welcome Mr. Gary McDowell”, stated EDC Chairman Don Mclean.  “Gary brings a great deal of experience from his previous positions. With his background I believe he brings considerable depth to… Read More »

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Olson, chrisolson@chippewacountyedc.com (906) 495-5631 County EDC Board Welcomes Appointments to Board of Directors The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during its Regular session on Thursday, September 15th appointed Mr. Jack Frost as a Board of Director of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Frost will serve the remaining term of Mr. Ralf Wilhelms who resigned from the Board in August 2022. Mr. Frost is currently the Executive Vice President – Chief Lending Officer at Old Mission Bank, Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. Prior to this position, he was the Senior Vice President –… Read More »

January 20, 2020 County EDC Board Welcomes Appointments to Board of Directors The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during its Regular session on Thursday, January 2nd appointed Mr. Jeff Hagan as a Board of Director of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Hagan will replace Mr. Kurt Perron who elected not to be considered for reappointment. In addition the EDC also welcomed the reappointment of Director’s Dan Dasho and Dr. Ralf Wilhelms to the County EDC Board for a 6 year term. Mr. Hagan is currently the CEO of Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission (EUPRPDC). The… Read More »

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners during its Regular session on Thursday, February 14th appointed Dr. Kimberly Muller as a Board of Director of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation. Dr. Muller will serve the remaining term of Mr. Kevin White who resigned from the Board in December 2018. Dr. Muller’s appointment is effective immediately and will expire on March 31, 2022. Dr. Muller is currently the dean of Lake Superior State Universities College of Innovation and Solutions, comprised of LSSU’s School of Engineering & Technology, the School of Mathematics & Computer Science, and the Lukenda School of Business. Muller… Read More »

After a nationwide search and screening process the Board of Directors of the Chippewa County EDC is pleased and excited to welcome a local young man, Chris Olson, as their President/Executive Director. Board Chairman Don McLean commented, “Chris brings with him extensive experience in Program Management and Business Development and a network of business connections that will be beneficial to the EDC’s efforts to assist and expand local businesses and bring new businesses and jobs to our area. He has the personality and background that will enable him to work well with other economic development agencies at a time when… Read More »