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
2025 Board of Directors:
- Richard M. Buesch – Owner, Banta Abstract Joined the Board in 1995
- Doug Miller – Owner, Friday Insurance Services Joined the Board in 2009
- Kevin Emanuel – Owner, SKE & SEE Rentals – Joined the Board in 2012
- Brian Evans – CEO, Clarke County Hospital – Joined the Board in 2008
- Dave Opie – Clarke Electric Cooperative – Joined the Board in 2020
- Helen Kimes – Owner/Realtor, Saylor Realty – Joined the Board in 1998
- Amy Lampe – Market President, First National Bank of Osceola – Joined the Board in 2005
- Shawn Wade – Owner Wade Oil – Joined the Board in 2022
- Sue Wilder – Co-Owner, Wilder’s Truck Service – Joined the Board in 2007
- Tisha Gannon – SWCC – Joined the Board in 2023
- Nathan Grismore – Altec HR – Joined the Board in 2024
- Kerry Richardson – Owner Miller Products Company – Joined the Board in 2024
- Mason McCoy – Partner, Reynoldosn, VanWerden & McCoy, LLP – Joined the Board in 2025
Officers for 2025:
- 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
2025 CCDC Grant Committee:
- Shawn Wade – Owner, Wade Oil – 2nd of 3-year term
- David Opie – CEO, Clarke Electric Cooperative – 3nd of 3-year term
- Brian Evans – CEO, Clarke County Hospital – 3nd of 3-year term
- Doug Miller – Owner, Friday Insurance Services – 3nd of 3-year term
- Tisha Gannon – SWCC – 1st of 3-year term
Ex-Officio Members:
- County Supervisor – Dean Robbins
- City Councilman – Tom Bahls
CCDC Executive Director, Andrew B. Clark