Staff
IEDC’s professional staff is well-connected and ready to help you every step of the way. Our seven-member team has a wide range of skills and works with partners across the region to bring businesses the resources they need!
Staff Listings
Tamara Lowney
President & CEOStaff
Hailing from the charming surroundings of Hill City, Minnesota, Tamara Lowney has dedicated over 20 years to a remarkable career at ARAMARK, where she took on leadership roles across the United States and internationally. Her work has spanned notable locations such as Alaska, Ohio, and...
Joe Gabardi
FORGE Manager
Staff
Matt Shermoen
Business Development ManagerStaff
With that, we need a resilient and dedicated team here at IEDC. We are excited to announce that we have added Matt Shermoen, formerly with Area Partnership of Economic Expansion (APEX), as our new Manager of Business Development. Matt has worked directly with IEDC for...
Nichole Arbour
Business Consulting ManagerStaff
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, improving the community has long been a passion of Nichole’s. After obtaining a degree in education from College of Saint Benedict, Nichole began as an educator in Central MN and from there to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area to...
Kayla Swanson
Finance & Operations ManagerStaff
Kayla, a native of Taconite, has always been passionate about showcasing and uplifting the numerous assets of Itasca County. Graduating from Greenway High School in 2013, she chose to extend her stay in the county, attending Itasca Community College and earning her Associates of Arts...
Dan Gile
Business ConsultantStaff
Born and raised amidst the expansive landscapes of South Dakota, Dan's journey led him to the vibrant community of Grand Rapids in 2022, alongside his loving wife. Having earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business, Dan's...
