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.

• Tim SweigartPresident | City of Hesston | Kansas Electric, Inc.
• Ron LangSecretary / Treasurer | Newton Chamber of Commerce
• Bob MyersAt Large | City of Newton
• Carl HarrisAt-Large | City of Newton / Carl Harris Co.
• Ethan ReimerAt Large | City of Halstead
• Karl MatlackAt-Large | City of Burrton | Stinger Inc.
• Rod KreiePast-President | City of Newton | Great Plains Biosciences

• Carrie BuddeBoard Member | Harvey County | Budde Enterprises, Inc.
• Derrick KlassenBoard Member | City of Hesston | Wray Roofing
• Jeremy AshbyBoard Member | City of Walton
• Joel GaeddertBoard Member | City of North Newton | Upland Exhibits
• Kenneth MullinsBoard Member | Harvey County
• Kim RyanBoard Member | The City of Burrton
• Sal LujanoBoard Member | Newton Chamber of Commerce | Peoples Bank
• Terry ScottBoard Member | Harvey County
• Tessa WendlingBoard Member | City of Halstead | Daphne Mae Cafe
• Tony WheelerBoard Member | City of Walton
• Andrea BrakerEx Officio | Hesston Chamber of Commerce
• Bradley HarrisEx Officio | City of North Newton
• Daniela RivasEx Officio | City of Newton
• Jason ThrasherEx Officio | City of Hesston
• Kevin FrymireEx Officio | Harvey County
• Marla VillanuevaEx Officio | City of Walton
• Pam StevensEx Officio | Newton Chamber of Commerce