Meet Greater Dubuque Development’s 2026–2027 Board Officers

At Greater Dubuque Development’s Annual Meeting on July 14, members elected the officers who will help guide the organization for the coming year. Jordan Fullan of HODGE serves as Chair; Poppy Conlon of Conlon Construction as Vice-Chair; Wayne Breckon of Nicolet National Bank as Treasurer; and Zach Keeling of Medical Associates Clinic as Past Chair. Officers serve one-year terms.

For Jordan and Poppy, board leadership continues a family tradition: both of their fathers previously served as Chair of Greater Dubuque Development’s Board of Directors.

Jordan Fullan | Chair
Co-CEO, HODGE

Jordan Fullan is Co-CEO of HODGE, the Dubuque-headquartered material handling and logistics company she leads alongside her brother, Zach Hodge. A fourth-generation leader in the family business, Jordan became its majority owner in 2025, making HODGE a woman-owned business. She is focused on carrying forward the company’s values while guiding its continued growth and innovation.

Jordan also brings a commitment to mentorship to her leadership. She believes in helping others reach their potential and emphasizes the habits, mindset, and willingness to take on challenges that support growth. A wife, mother, and athlete, she draws on those principles in both her personal and professional life.

Jordan has served on the Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors since July 2024.

Poppy Conlon | Vice-Chair
Executive Vice President of Employee Engagement, Conlon Construction

Poppy Conlon leads Conlon Construction’s human resources and training departments, with a focus on employee engagement, talent development, leadership growth, and workforce retention. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across construction, education, customer success, retail, and hospitality.

Poppy chairs the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Board and is Immediate Past Chair of the Finley Hospital Health Foundation. She also serves on the boards of UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital, the UnityPoint Health system, and Dubuque Initiatives, where she is Treasurer. Her community involvement includes 100 Women Who Care and past service with the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Dubuque County Historical Society.

Poppy holds a Master of Education from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colorado State University.

Poppy has served on the Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors since June 2025.

Wayne Breckon | Treasurer
Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, Nicolet National Bank

Wayne Breckon has worked in commercial lending in the Dubuque market for more than 20 years, including leading two lending teams. At Nicolet National Bank, he works with businesses of varied sizes and needs across the region.

In addition to serving on Greater Dubuque Development’s Executive Committee, Wayne is Treasurer of Tri State Christian School and a board member of DuRide. He previously served on the ECIA Business Growth Board and volunteered with Junior Achievement.

Wayne holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Iowa. He also graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned a leadership certificate from The Wharton School. He and his wife, Kris, have three adult children and two grandchildren. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and working with his hands.

Wayne has served on the Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors since September 2022.

Zach Keeling | Past Chair
Chief Executive Officer, Medical Associates Clinic, P.C., and Medical Associates Health Plans

Zach Keeling leads Medical Associates Clinic and Medical Associates Health Plans. Founded in 1924, the physician-owned practice serves patients across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, with 185 providers and more than 900 staff members. Its health plan has provided coverage to area employers and Medicare beneficiaries since 1982.

Before joining Medical Associates in 2016 as Chief Operating Officer of its health plan, Zach worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Coventry Health Care. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Doane College in Nebraska.

Zach served as Chair of Greater Dubuque Development’s Board of Directors in 2025–2026 and continues on the officer team as Past Chair. He and his wife, Emily, have two sons, Charlie and Isaac.

Zach has served on the Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors since July 2021.

A complete list of the 2026-2027 Greater Dubuque Development Executive Committee and Board of Directors is available on our website.