The Door County Economic Development Corporation has found its new leader after naming Michelle Lawrie the new executive director.
The DCEDC Board of Directors made the announcement on Tuesday, three months after Steve Jenkins left the organization following his resignation late last year. For the previous three years, Lawrie has served as the Community Development Director for the Village of DeForest in Wisconsin. That was preceded by 15 years of economic development experience in Arizona, serving various roles for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Western Maricopa Coalition, and the City of Goodyear.
DCEDC Board Chairperson and Door County Medical Center President and CEO Brian Stephens said in a statement that Lawrie “has the unique set of skills and the right personality to bring people together around these important issues and find solutions to address them.” He also referenced the progress they have made on several development priorities such as broadband expansion, workforce housing, daycare initiatives, and worker recruitment.
Lawrie will start her new role on May 9th.
Michelle Lawrie
“I am excited to be joining the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) on May 9. I have been very impressed by the dedication of the staff, the Board of Directors, and the partners of the organization. I am looking forward to serving the community as Executive Director of DCEDC, as well as making the area my home.”
DCEDC Board Chairperson and Door County Medical Center President and CEO Brian Stephens
“There is so much positive momentum on the economic development priorities of Door County including expansion of broadband internet access, workforce housing, daycare initiatives, and attracting talented individuals to work and start businesses in our community. Michelle has the unique set of skills and the right personality to bring people together around these important issues and find solutions to address them. We look forward to supporting her and the DCEDC team in accomplishing these goals.”
