ABOUT US
Grow Ellsworth County
is a registered 501(c)(6) governed by a Board of Directors representing the County. We are funded through a variety of sources, including our taxing entities (county and municipalities) and through business investments.
OUR BOARD
Executive Board:
Justin Lindsley | Board President
Jon Halbgewachs | Board Vice President
Curt Glaser | Treasurer
Debbie Kootz | Secretary
Peter Solie | City of Lorraine
Sarah Freeman | City of Kanopolis
Aubrey Ptacek | City of Wilson
Sara Oberle | City of Holyrood
Rachael Barta | Commissioner Bender
Jessica Homolka | Commissioner Rolfs
Craig Freeman | Commissioner Thomas
Colby Richard | Membership
Jim Kirkbride | Membership
Kregg Clarke | Membership
Olivia Stevenson | Membership
Student Board Members:
Josie Kueser
Braydon Halbgewachs
Attorney:
Theresa Staudinger
the GROW team
Michelle Skurkis
Interim Executive Director
Michelle is the Interim Executive Director for Grow Ellsworth County. Michelle is originally from Wichita, but has been living in Illinois for the past 13 years. Michelle and her husband recently purchased the school building in Lorraine and plan on living there and running their small businesses from there. Michelle and her husband Chad have 3 children and 2 dogs. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, learning more about the area, and love watching the storms roll through. "I’m excited to meet new people and work with Grow Ellsworth County to build a strong community that everyone is proud of."
meeting calendar
TESTIMONIALS
What We Do Matters
Confidential
Professional | Ethical
Community Focused
Resilient | Adaptive
Innovative
Accountability & Core Values
The Board of Directors and Staff of Grow Ellsworth County honor our commitment to the community. We have a track record of success and provide the annual report to the right as a record of the tangible results of the forward-facing work we do in the communities. Click the image to the right or the button below to read the 2023 Annual Report.
Meeting Reports
Reports include the agenda, approved minutes, and financials. Additional documents are available by request.
