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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.

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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.

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Brian Arndorfer *

Merrill Area Development Corp.

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Don Friske

Lincoln County Board

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Steve Hass

City of Merrill

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Jeff Schneider

Sierra Pacific Windows

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Steve Daigle

Daigle Brothers, Inc.

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Michael "Hob" Habeck

City of Tomahawk

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Dave Johnson *

Merrill Area Development Corp.

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Mike Fick

Blue Jay Transportation

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Gary Hartwig *

Merrill Area Development Corp.

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Val Mindak

Park City Credit Union

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Renea Frederick *

FreMarq Innovations

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Greg Hartwig

Lincoln County Board

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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.

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    • City Administrator/EngineerCity of Merrill

  • Sarah Brooks Info

    • Executive Director, Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Charis Lau Info

    • Executive Director, Tomahawk Region Chamber of Commerce

  • Jennifer Turkiewicz Info

    • Executive Director, Tomahawk Main Street

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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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:

Contact the Lincoln County EDC Executive Director to request

minutes from meetings held prior to 2025

Contact the LCEDC

715-390-0747   call or text

1101a N. Mill Street

Merrill, WI 54452

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