The Clarke County Development Corporation was established to focus on building business and foster quality of life opportunities for the citizens of Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa.
Clarke County, Iowa Development Corporation
The Clarke County Development Corporation is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit that is committed to providing leadership and support for existing industry retention and expansion, new industrial/commercial development and an entrepreneurial business climate that will serve to benefit the residents of the Clarke County Iowa area.
Clarke County Development depends on the contribution of its members to continue its progress in Clarke County. Membership consists of both individuals and businesses/ industries.
CLARKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023 Board of Directors:
- Richard M. Buesch – Owner, Banta Abstract (1995)
- Doug Miller – Owner, Friday Insurance Services (2009)
- Kevin Emanuel – Owner, SKE & SEE Rentals (2012)
- Brian Evans – CEO, Clarke County Hospital (2008)
- David Opie – CEO, Clarke Electric Cooperative (2020)
- Dr. Jim Kimball – Retired Physician (2005)
- Helen Kimes – Owner/Realtor, Saylor Realty (1998)
- Amy Lampe – Market President, First National Bank of Osceola (2005)
- Shawn Wade – Owner, Wade Oil (2022)
- Sue Wilder, Co – Owner, Wilder’s Truck Service (2007)
- Todd Thompson – Self-Employed Entrepreneur (2013)
- Tisha Gannon – SWCC (2023)
Officers for 2023:
- President – Kevin Emanuel – Owner, SKE & SEE Rentals
- Vice President – Doug Miller – Owner, Friday Insurance Services
- Treasurer – David Opie – CEO, Clarke Electric Cooperative
- Secretary – Amy Lampe – Market President, First National Bank of Osceola
2023 CCDC Grant Committee:
- Amy Lampe – Market President, First National Bank of Osceola – 2nd of 3-year term
- Kevin Emanuel – Owner, SKE & SEE Rentals – 2nd of 3-year term
- David Opie – CEO, Clarke Electric Cooperative – 1st of 3-year term
- Brian Evans – CEO, Clarke County Hospital – 1st of 3-year term
- Doug Miller – Owner, Friday Insurance Services – 1st of 3-year term
Ex-Officio Members:
- County Supervisor – Dean Robbins
- City Councilman – Doug Gay
CCDC Executive Director, Bill Trickey
CCDC Program Manager, Elizabeth Simpson