“Our main goal is to promote our current business and industry to ensure their success and prosperity into the future. Another important part of our mission is the recruitment of new quality business and industry to the area along with various projects to enhance the quality of life,” said Pat Haverty, RCEDC director.

Haverty has served as director since January of 2005 when he took over for Nancy Hoch who served as director for the past 16 years.

“Otoe County is positioned for substantial growth with our proximity to four-lane highways, interstate systems as well as rail service.

“The RCEDC Board of Directors is a very important piece of our development efforts. These individuals donate a significant amount of time and effort to ensure our success,” Haverty said.

Board officers elected in June 2005 are Mary Gerdes, chair; Dave Messing, vice chair; Leroy Frana, treasurer; Harry Larson, secretary; and Brent Shanholtz, past chair.

Board members are Dan Giittinger, Jo Dee Adelung, Doug Friedli, Dale Haverty, Kathy Kaufman,  Arvon Marcotte, Dennis Marshall,  John Palmtag, Keith Rohwer, Arlen Ross, Dorothy Symonsbergen, Mike Hall, Leroy Frana and Roger Claussen.