Centergy, a regional economic development organization representing a five-county region in Central Wisconsin, has named Angel Whitehead as its new President & CEO following a competitive, national recruitment process. Whitehead, who currently serves as President of the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce in Wisconsin Rapids, follows Gordon Crow, who retired earlier this summer.
“The board of directors is thrilled to welcome Angel as Centergy’s new leader,” said Manny Vasquez, a Centergy board member. “Angel’s experience leading workforce, business and economic development initiatives in the Wisconsin Rapids area, combined with her passion, vision for the organization and commitment to promoting the region, are an ideal fit for the organization.”
As President & CEO, Whitehead will be responsible for developing and executing Centergy’s key strategies, goals and objectives in collaboration with its board of directors, investors and other stakeholders. The organization is focused on promoting Central Wisconsin to help attract, retain and develop talent and businesses in the counties of Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage and Wood.
Whitehead has been engaged with Centergy and the Central Wisconsin region for many years. She is a graduate of Mid-State Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Digital Marketing. Prior to leading the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber, she served as Marketing and Communications Director at the Portage County Business Council. Whitehead was recently awarded the Wisconsin Economic Development Association’s Young Professional Award, and has been involved in several community and economic development organizations, including IGNITE Young Professionals; Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Board of Directors; Sunrise Rotary; and the Secretary for Opportunity Development’s Executive Board.
“Centergy is vital to the continued economic prosperity of Central Wisconsin,” said Whitehead. “The organization has accomplished a great deal in the past but there is so much more to do. As the new President & CEO, I am confident that together with investors, municipalities, and other partner organizations we can further grow and enhance the region. I am excited to hit the ground running.”
Whitehead’s first day will be October 6th, 2022.
https://www.centergy.net/
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