Harvey County EDC is overseen by a volunteer board that meets monthly, with an Executive Committee that meets monthly as well. Each one of our funding partners appoints community or business leaders to fulfill one to three year terms on the Harvey County EDC Board. The Board participates in annual work sessions as needed and helps define and support the scope of work for the EDC.

• Ken KnepperPresident | Newton Chamber of Commerce / Citizens State Bank
• Tim SweigartVice-President | City of Hesston | Kansas Electric, Inc.
• Ron LangSecretary / Treasurer | Newton Chamber of Commerce / Union State Bank
• Jason JonesAt-Large | City of Hesston / Hesston Wellness Center
• Karl MatlackAt-Large | City of Burrton / Stinger Inc.
• Rod KreiePast-President | City of Newton / Great Plains Biosciences
• Carl HarrisAt-Large | City of Newton / Carl Harris Co.

• Bradley HarrisEx Officio | City of North Newton
• Terry ScottBoard Member | Harvey County
• Bob MyersBoard Member | City of Newton
• Mindy BuddeBoard Member | Harvey County / Mackey & Sons
• Bryan ChapmanBoard Member | City of Sedgwick / Chapman Construction
• Dennis TravisBoard Member | City of Halstead / Power Specialties
• Dr. Jon GeringBoard Member | City of North Newton / Bethel College
• Ethan ReimerBoard Member | City of Halstead
• Jeremy AshbyBoard Member | City of Walton
• Kim RyanBoard Member | The City of Burrton
• Melvin SchadlerBoard Member | Harvey County / Peoples Bank
• Randy HagueBoard Member | Harvey County
• Tony WheelerBoard Member | City of Walton
• Gary EmryEx Officio | City of Hesston
• Pam StevensEx Officio | Newton Chamber of Commerce
• Stephanie AshbyEx Officio | City of Walton
• Daniela RivasEx Officio | City of Newton
• Joel GaeddertBoard Member | City of North Newton / Flint Hills Design
• Kyle NordickBoard Member | City of Sedgwick