When Michelle Lawrie learned that she was taking over the executive director position at the Door County Economic Corporation, she immediately was impressed with the enthusiasm and drive of the team she would be leading. Having a 20-year career working in economic development for both the private and public sectors, Lawrie has lived in Washington, D.C, Arizona, and DeForest, Wisconsin. She says her family is no stranger to Door County.

Lawrie wants to be visible and meet as many people as possible to collaborate with the community and policymakers. She plans to make Door County her forever home after she officially starts her new role as the DCEDC executive director next Monday.