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

Seth Hudson, E.D.F.P., Vice PresidentUniversity of Wisconsin Stout

Kyle Kuntz, Treasurer
WBD

Marie Barry, Secretary
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

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

Lauren Langworthy
Wisconsin Farmers Union

Deborah Reinbold
Thrive Economic Development

Donna Walker
Dairyland Power Cooperative

Jillian Lindholm 
USDA Rural Development
Liaison Board Member