LEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP - Key Persons

Amy Conlee

Job Titles:

Director
Member of the Board

Ashlee Spannagel

Job Titles:

Director
Member of the Board

Bryan Langerud

Job Titles:

Director
Member of the Board

Carmen Hoenig

ch..@leecountyedg.com

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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant at Lee County EDG

As the Administrative Assistant at Lee County EDG, Carmen provides clerical and project management support, manages meeting room schedules, handles recordkeeping, and oversees office administrative functions. Her responsibilities also include organizing and creating systems to support the implementation and execution of community projects. A former high school English teacher, Carmen has a special passion for Lee County students and families.

Charles Ireland

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Vice - Chair of the Board

Corey Jonas

Job Titles:

Director
Member of the Board

Dennis Fraise - CEO, President

df..@leecountyedg.com

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CEO
President

As President and CEO, Dennis is responsible for the strategic vision of the Lee County Economic Development Group. He works closely with the Lee County EDG board of directors and team to implement a dynamic plan of work to ensure the future growth and success of Lee County. Dennis is a Certified Economic Developer. He serves on the board of directors of the Professionals Developers of Iowa, the International Economic Development Council, and the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Task Force. In addition, he is the host of the #1 economic development podcast in America, Develop This!

Emily Benjamin - VP

Job Titles:

Vice President
Vice President of Economic Development

As Vice President at Lee County Economic Development Group, Emily ensures that proper programming, operational controls, reporting procedures, and people systems are in place to grow Lee County EDG effectively and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Benjamin brings prior experience including agricultural sales and marketing, non-profit leadership, and community development. A Lee County native, Benjamin sees the residents as the area's greatest asset and is passionate about engaging in partnerships that highlight as well as improve upon all assets which Lee County has to offer.