Chris Tretter of Seufert Construction, Access Storage and Progressive Development Corporation will serve as chairman. Tretter succeeds Neil Dauby of German American Bank as chairman of the board. Dauby will remain as immediate past chairman. The additional executive committee officers include Kyle Bennett, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center as the organization’s treasurer and Mayor Terry Seitz, City of Jasper, as its secretary.
The executive committee also includes Dubois County Commissioner Elmer Brames and Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner, as well as newly elected member Julie Heitz-Cassidy, Kimball International Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance.
Dubois Strong has also asked Don Book of Dubois REC and Barry Day of Superior Ag Resources to join the board of directors. Book joined the Dubois Strong in 2013 and has is a steadfast supporter of the organization, while 2017 will be the first year for Day’s participation within the organization.
The additional board of directors members include:
Elmer Brames, Dubois County Board of Commissioners
Mike Kluesner, Dubois County Council
Ken Sicard, Town of Ferdinand
Tom Thacker, Town of Holland
Kelly Wiseman, Town of Birdseye
Jim Huebner, OFS Brands
Dan Conway, Best Home Furnishings
Marty Van Doren, MasterBrand Cabinets
Dean Ackerman, Vincennes University – Jasper Campus
Matt Weinzapfel, Jasper Engine & Transmissions
Nancy Eckerle, Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Manley, Dubois County Tourism Commission
Sara Schroeder, Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce
Marc Steczyk, Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce
The advisory board members include:
Matthew Schaick, Meyer Distributing
Jamie Shinabarger, Springs Valley Bank & Trust
Nick Stevens, Old National Bank
Liz Irwin, Smithville Communications
Bonnie Wininger, Kimball Electronics
Dubois Strong is Dubois County, Indiana’s lead economic development organization whose main focus is workforce population growth, complementary business attraction, and the support new start-ups. Ed Cole is the President of Dubois Strong.
For additional information about Dubois Strong, including how to become an investor, please visit, duboisstrong.com or phone 812-482-9650. The Dubois Strong office is located on the Vincennes University Jasper Campus at 961 College Avenue, Jasper.