About Us...

Known for its natural beauty, clear lakes, rivers and endless green forests, our charming small towns, vibrant cities and friendly residential atmosphere, the Grow North region also offers a wide array of employment options, educational opportunities and affordable housing. You'll find everything you need to grow your business here in northern Wisconsin.

Grow North is a volunteer-driven organization made up of people dedicated to growing our Northwoods economy. Grow North is governed by its members, who approve all Grow North activities, projects and programs. An Executive Committee provides recommendations to the membership and takes care of the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Committee is constructed to ensure that private-sector businesses play an active role in determining Grow North’s direction. Additionally, the Executive Committee includes one representative from each Grow North County to ensure balanced representation.

Meet the Board of Directors:
(Click on the position to email this Board of Directors member, or
click HERE to send an email to all Board of Directors members.)

2010 President : Bart Lamers, One Prospect
Vice-President: vacant
Past-President : Jodi Hanson, Ministry Health Care
Secretary: Jim Brown, Nicolet Technical College
Treasurer: Pete Otis, Retired
Forest County Representative: Jim Landru, Forest County Board
Langlade County Representative: Christine Berry, Langlade County EDC
Lincoln County Representative: Jack Sroka, Lincoln County EDC
Oneida County Representative: Jim Kumbera, Oneida County EDC
Vilas County Representative: Bob Egan, Vilas County resident
Tourism Representative: Diane Hapka, Oneida County Tourism Council
Staff Support: Dan Kuzlik, UWEX, and Matt Schreiber, NCWRPC