About Cass County Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors & Staff
Board Officers
Kirsten Eggena - President
President, Pine River State Bank
"Job growth is critical to enhance the vitality of Cass County. I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the table and add to the great job the Cass County EDC has already been doing."
Laura J. Hansen - Vice President
Breen & Person, Ltd.
"By serving on the CCEDC Board of Directors, I hope to help promote and grow the economic strength and assets of our communities in Cass County. Cass County Economic Development Corporation is an integral part of that."
Randall Morrison - Treasurer
First National Bank North
"Serving on the CCEDC Board of Directors is an exciting opportunity to help create and promote economic growth in our communities. Looking forward to serving with enthusiasm and contributing to a future with confidence."
Geoff Gorvin - Secretary
Paper Storm, and Gorvin Marketing & Public Relations
“Cass County is a great place to live and work, with tremendous potential for business growth. I hope to use my position on the CCEDC Board of Directors to help guide that growth and create opportunities for new and existing businesses.”
Board Members
Charles Black Lance - Director
Director of TRIO Programs, Central Lakes College
“Economic growth in Cass County as well as surrounding counties is vital to the continued health of our communities.”
Micah Eveland - Director
Black Line Conversions
“Economic growth is vital for our local economy. I am proud to be a part of an organization that promotes that!”
Joby Goerges - Director
The GetAway
“I want to give back to my community to help it grow and thrive. As a new business owner myself, I know firsthand how the CCEDC is helping the members of our community.”
Drey Loge - Director
Waste Partners
“Over the last few years, Cass County has grown in population as people recognize our beautiful area to be a great place to work, visit, or retire. That growth needs to be recognized, focused, and driven towards positive economic improvements. I am energized to continue providing outstanding assistance to businesses and improving the economic health of Cass County that the CCEDC has a proven track record of making happen.”
Sandy Zutz-Wiczek - Director
Essentia Health
"Having worked in healthcare and serving on several MDH committees, I understand the importance of economic development and the impact on communities."
Jon Eisele - Director
Enbridge
"It gives me great honor and joy to help others achieve their hopes and dreams of starting a business of their own."
Sue Toth - Director
Rendezvous Brewing - Hackensack
"Serving on the Cass County Economic Development Board will allow me to give back to an organization that helped me extensively when I was starting my own business just a few years ago. I am very interested in the economic growth of the area and in helping to improve communities to create more opportunities for residents.
Staff
Mike Paulus
Executive Director
Mike Paulus is the Executive Director for the Cass County Economic Development Corporation. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Arizona State University. He has been working in Business Development since 2008.
Becoming A Board Member
If you are interested in serving as a member of Cass County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, or have someone you would like to nominate, please contact us by March 31, via email to cass.edc@casscountymn.gov
Requirements for being a board member include:
- Be a paid member of Cass County EDC
- Commit to a three-year term
- Attend at least 5 of the 6 meetings held per year
It is also desired that board members:
- Have business experience
- Are geographically dispersed throughout Cass County
- Have progressive ideas on county-wide economic development