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
Luke Virgil
Director of Economic Development
10+ years in Economic Development
6+ years of helping Wayne America thrive
Top Interests: Childcare, Government Affairs, Housing, Business Recruitment & Broadband
Rachel Miller
Assistant Director of Membership & Chamber Services
6+ years in Business Administration & Marketing
3+ years in Fundraising & Development
Top Interests: Membership Relations & Event Planning/Promotion
Jen Canham
Assistant Director of Housing Development
20+ years in Business & Economic Development
10+ years in Recruitment & Government Affairs
Top Interests: New Housing Projects, Housing Rehabilitation & First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Brayden Sharp
Marketing & Tourism Coordinator
5+ years in Marketing & Digital Media
3+ years in Marketing Analytics & Branding
Top Interests: Travel Industry, Sports & Recreation, Event Promotion
Our Board of Directors - Wayne America, Inc.
Mike Powicki
Board President
Director of Athletics
Wayne State College
Justin Davis
ORG Committee
Financial Planner
Rath, Walling & Associates
Jill Brodersen
City Rep
Ward 4
Wayne City Council
Jeaney Harris
WCHDC Rep
VP/Mortgage Specialist
Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust
Ria Pedersen
MET Committee
AVP of Marketing
Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust
Mandy Olson
B&I Committee
Plant Manager
Williams Form Engineering
Terri Buck
City Rep
Ward 1
Wayne City Council
Dr. Mark Lenihan
WCS Rep
Superintendent
Wayne Community Schools
Kirby Hall
ORG Committee
CFO
State Nebraska Bank & Trust
Brandon Hall
MET Committee
Store Manager
Wayne ACE Hardware & Home
Dean Burbach
County Rep
District 2
Wayne County Commissioners
Dr. Marysz Rames
WSC Rep
President
Wayne State College
Megan Finn
B&I Committee
Director of Athletic Dev.
Wayne State College
Melissa Urbanec
MET Committee
Clinic Manager
Faith Regional Health Services
Danni Gearhart
PMC Rep
CEO
Providence Medical Center
Wes Blecke
Ex-Officio
Wayne City Administrator
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).
