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Who We Are Our Staff

We know YOU can be great here.

Whether you're an employer or newcomer, consider us an extension of your team.

Connect with the Greater Dubuque Development Team

Jason White

Jason White

President & CEO Email Jason
Karen Kluesner

Karen Kluesner

Vice President of Operations Email Karen
Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald

Director of Existing Business Email Daniel
Mandi Dolson

Mandi Dolson

Director of Workforce Recruitment & Retention Email Mandi
Nic Hockenberry

Nic Hockenberry

Director of Workforce Programming Email Nic
Jenni Petersen-Brant

Jenni Petersen-Brant

Director of Communications Email Jenni
Anna Roling

Anna Roling

Executive Assistant Email Anna
Dave Lyons

Dave Lyons

Strategic Initiatives Consultant Email Dave

Meet our Community Tour Guides

Kristin Dietzel

Kristin Dietzel

Community Tour Guide
Nelson Klavitter

Nelson Klavitter

Community Tour Guide
Chris Apel

Chris Apel

Community Tour Guide
Rob Apel

Rob Apel

Community Tour Guide
Nicole Gantz

Nicole Gantz

Community Tour Guide