Skip to content

Our mission is to provide progressive and unified resources to enhance Wayne America

The Wayne America Team, Board of Directors, and Community Partners have a shared vision to foster economic development, support chamber membership, improve housing, and attract tourism throughout Wayne County.

Our Team

Virgil 2e - 01.04.2024

Luke Virgil

lvirgil@WayneAmerica.org

Director of Economic Development
12+ years in Economic Development
7+ years of helping Wayne America thrive
Top Interests: Childcare, Government Affairs, Housing, Business Recruitment & Broadband

MillerR23-1021

Rachel Miller

rmiller@WayneAmerica.org

Assistant Director of Membership & Chamber Services
7+ years in Business Administration & Marketing
4+ years in Fundraising & Development
Top Interests: Membership Relations & Event Planning/Promotion

Headshot - E. Reese - 11.2024

ELISE REESE

ereese@WayneAmerica.org

Assistant Director of Housing Development
12+ years in Accounts Payable & Receivable
5+ years in Business Admin, Mgmt & HR
4+ years in LTC Social Work & Admin
Top Interests: Accessible & Affordable Housing for all, specializing in Geriatric Housing

Photo coming soon placeholder image

WE'RE Hiring!

 

Marketing & Tourism
Coordinator

Job Posting Here!

Our Board of Directors - Wayne America, Inc.

Mike Powicki

Board President
Director of Athletics
Wayne State College

Justin Davis

ORG Committee
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
Rath, Walling & Associates

Terri Buck

City Rep
Ward 1
Wayne City Council

Dr. Mark Lenihan

WCS Rep
Superintendent
Wayne Community Schools

Ria Pedersen

M&E Committee
AVP of Marketing
Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust

 

Mandy Olson

B&I Committee
Plant Manager
Williams Form Engineering

 

Dean Burbach

County Rep
District 2
Wayne County Commissioners

Dr. Marysz Rames

WSC Rep
President
Wayne State College

Kirby Hall

ORG Committee
CFO
State Nebraska Bank & Trust

Brandon Hall

M&E Committee
Store Manager
Wayne ACE Hardware & Home

 

Nicole Haglund

PMC Rep
Interim CEO
Providence Medical Center

Wes Blecke

Ex-Officio
Wayne City Administrator

Megan Finn

B&I Committee
Director of Athletic Dev.
Wayne State College

Jill Brodersen

City Rep
Ward 4
Wayne City Council

Jeaney Harris

WCHDC Rep
VP/Mortgage Specialist
Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust

Our Community Partners

Wayne America, Inc. was formed via a partnership between the City of Wayne, Wayne County, Wayne Community Housing Development Corporation (WCHDC), and Wayne Area Economic Development, Inc. (WAED), but could not function without its close ties to Providence Medical Center (PMC), Wayne Community Schools (WCS), and Wayne State College (WSC).

Scroll To Top