We are an all volunteer non-partisan, nonprofit organization that brings together a cross section of residents, organizations and leaders that cross political affiliations and organizational boundaries to advance initiatives important to rural communities throughout the State. 

Kenyon Kies, President
Retired

Donna Walker, Vice President
Dairyland Power Cooperative

Kyle Kuntz, Treasurer
WBD

Marie Barry, Secretary
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Adam Accola
Dunn County Economic Development Corporation

Kelly Borchardt
Childcaring, Inc.

Rebecca Giroux
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Melissa Hunt
Ayres Associates

Todd Johnson
University of Wisconsin River Falls 
Division of Extension

Jackie Boos
Wisconsin Farmers Union

Deborah Reinbold
Thrive Economic Development

Peter Thillman
Shawano County Economic Progress