

Meet the LCEDC's Leadership & Staff
The Lincoln County EDC is governed by a 13-member volunteer Board of Directors representing local businesses, governments, and other economic development organizations throughout Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The Board provides organizational oversight, establishes strategic direction and priorities, oversees financial stewardship, and helps guide LCEDC’s efforts to advance economic and community development across the county.
Directors are appointed at the organization’s Annual Meeting, held each year in April or May. They serve staggered two-year terms and may be reappointed at the end of each term. The Board also annually elects four Executive Officers to serve
one-year terms beginning and ending at the Annual Meeting.
Executive Director
The Executive Director serves as LCEDC’s sole employee and is responsible for managing the organization’s day-to-day operations and implementing the priorities established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director leads LCEDC’s programs and initiatives, supports businesses and community partners, develops collaborative relationships, pursues funding opportunities, and represents the organization throughout Lincoln County and the region.

2026-27 LCEDC Board of Directors
The 2026-27 Lincoln County EDC Board of Directors and Executive Officers were approved by majority vote at the 2026 LCEDC annual meeting held on May 20, 2026.

Brian Arndorfer *
Merrill Area Development Corp.

Don Friske
Lincoln County Board

Steve Hass
City of Merrill

Jeff Schneider
Sierra Pacific Windows

Steve Daigle
Daigle Brothers, Inc.

Michael "Hob" Habeck
City of Tomahawk

Dave Johnson *
Merrill Area Development Corp.

Mike Fick
Blue Jay Transportation

Gary Hartwig *
Merrill Area Development Corp.

Val Mindak
Park City Credit Union

Renea Frederick *
FreMarq Innovations

Greg Hartwig
Lincoln County Board

Roger Schlegel
Tomahawk CDA
2026-27 LCEDC Executive Committee
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Gary Hartwig
Brian Arndorfer
Dave Johnson
Renea Frederick
Meet Our Staff

Sara Guild
Executive Director
As LCEDC’s Executive Director, Guild works with businesses, community partners, and local leaders to support economic & community growth throughout Lincoln County. Please feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or opportunities to connect.
LCEDC's Ex Officio Board Members
Our non-voting ex officio members actively participate with the LCEDC Board to help develop and execute collaborative initiatives that provide mutual benefit to our shared missions.
LCEDC Board Meetings
The LCEDC Board of Directors meets at least quarterly to review organizational activities and finances, provide strategic direction, and take action on key priorities and initiatives.
We invite you to review past meeting minutes to learn more about the Board’s decisions and LCEDC’s ongoing work throughout Lincoln County.
If you would like to attend an upcoming LCEDC Board meeting, contact the Executive Director for more information.
September 29, 2026: Special LCEDC Board Meeting
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Agenda (COMING SOON)
August 19, 2026: Regular LCEDC Board Meeting
August 11, 2026: LCEDC Executive Committee Meeting
May 20, 2026: Annual LCEDC Board Meeting
February 18, 2026: Regular LCEDC Board Meeting
2025 LCEDC Board Meeting Documents:
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Nov. 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
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Aug. 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
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June 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
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Apr. 30, 2025 - Annual Meeting Minutes
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Feb. 26, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
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Jan. 29, 2025 - Special Meeting Minutes
Contact the Lincoln County EDC Executive Director to request
minutes from meetings held prior to 2025