Project Managers
Always ready to serve you, Project Managers of the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) are experienced in working with companies making confidential site location reviews in the state of Iowa. We can provide all of the information you need to make a decision, schedule tours of locations, accompany your representatives, serve as a liaison with appropriate state agencies and local development groups and identify financial and technical assistance to serve your needs. Our goal is to streamline every aspect of site location so you can begin operation in Iowa as quickly as possible.
To get started, contact the Project Managers to assist you:
Phone: 515.242.4896 or 800.245.IOWA
E-mail: business@iowalifechanging.com
Project Management & Trade Management
(Domestic & International)
| Jeff Rossate, Division Administrator, Site Location Specialist
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| Amy Johnson, Division Coordinator, Administration / Agency initiatives |
| Beth Balzer, Existing Industry, Manufacturing |
| Cara Conrad, East Central United States, Manufacturing & Information Solutions |
| Bill Demuth, South Central United States, Manufacturing & Financial Services |
| Mark Fischer, Trade, Meat, Livestock, Animal Genetics-Worldwide |
| Michael Gould, Southwest/Central United States, Manufacturing & Information Solutions |
Kelly Halsted, International, Foreign Direct Investment (Europe), Food Industry Specialist
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| Kathy Hill, International, Foreign Direct Investment & Trade, Asia Pacific, Manufacturing |
| Joe Jongewaard, Southeast United States, Manufacturing & Alternative Energy, Wind Energy Specialist |
| Peggy Kerr, Trade, Central & South America, Canada, & South Africa, Existing Business Initiative |
| Gail Kotval, Food Industry Specialist, Battelle — Advanced Manufacturing Specialist |
| Martin Mitchell, International, Foreign Direct Investment / Trade & Biosciences |
| Dick Sorenson, North Central United States, Existing Industry, Manufacturing & Distribution |
| Dick Vegors, International, Grain/Grain Co-Products Specialist |
| Bret Weber, Northwest United States, Western Canada, Biosciences |
| Allen Williams, Northeast United States, Eastern Canada, Information Solutions & Financial Services |
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