ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA
Annual Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2013
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Ahaus, Clark, Elzemeyer, Green, Guiley, Hackman, Meredith, Robinson,Warner, Witte

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Cohen, Smith

STAFF PRESENT:

Shaffer, Doty, Geres

GUESTS PRESENT:
Albrecht, Albert
Allen, Paul
Asbury, Stacey
Beeson, Christopher
Bell, Stephanie
Bender, DavidBerry, Debbie
Blakely, Curtis
Borchers, Steve
Burns, Denny
Butters, Mary Anne
Butters, TomCenova, Peggy
Chamness, JoeDehaven, LizElder, Alan
Fowler, MickFrench, JamesGolden, Roger
Groth, Norene
Hays-Mussoni, Stephanie
Hollis, Misty
Holthouse, Amy Oler

Huffine, Jeff
Hunter, JonHutton, Mayor Sally
Jackson, Jeff
Jarrett, Nick
Kates, Gene
Kenworthy, Mindy
Kleer, Garry
Lanman, Denise
Lynch, MichaelMartin, Gail
Martindale, Chuck
Oler, Ron
Paust, Kenneth
Pfoutz, Helene
Plasterer, Jeff
Poinsett, Kim
Powell, Bob
Richards, Larry
Ronald, Louise
Saunders, Gary
Scheiben, Justin
Smith, Sara

Smith, Victor
Soukup, Mark
Sowers, George
Sparks, Tim
Stamper, Dan
St. John, Acacia
Stoops, Pam
Stoughton, Matt
Tabeling, ChuckTeeguarden, GaryThomas, Mary Jo
Thurlow, KimTincher, Steve
Vanderpool, Tyler
Walker, MaryWalker, Mike
Wandersee, DanielWeinert, RobinWhitehead, MollyZhong, LeeZinkan, RobCALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Robinson called the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation of Wayne County, Indiana to order at 4:13 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Forest Hills
Country Club in Richmond, Indiana.
2012 REVIEW
Past Treasurer Jeff Jackson reviewed 2012 including a decrease in the budget and staff, as well aswelcoming back Valerie Shaffer as the president.

2013 OVERVIEW
Current Chair Tracie Robinson gave an overview to date for the year 2013, including increasing
communication and transparency, work on the CNG fuel station, and the skills gap initiative.
RECOGNITION OF PAST CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS
Robinson presented Jeff Jackson and Bob Powell with a token of the EDC’s appreciation for their service
on the EDC Board. Mark Smith, who was unable to attend, was recognized as the past chair of 2012.
COMPANY RECOGNITIONS
Valerie Shaffer recognized and presented a plaque to the following companies and their representatives
and thanked them for their investment in Wayne County in 2012: B&F Plastics, Inc. – Justin Scheiben,Sales Representative; Berry Plastics Corporation – Garry Teeguarden, Plant Manager; GoldenEngineering, Inc. – Roger Golden, President; Silgan White Cap Corporation – Helene Pfoutz, Plant
Controller; Sugar Creek Packing Company – Tim Sparks, Engineering; and Suncall America, Inc. – Sara
Smith, Senior Manager. The following companies were recognized, but were unable to attend:
Transilwrap Company, Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Indiana, Inc.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Victor Smith, Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce spoke about his background, his current role at theIndiana Economic Development Corporation and the goals he has created, as well as the importance ofregionalism and working corroboratively.
ADJOURNMENT
Robinson adjourned the meeting at 5:06 p.m.
NEXT BOARD MEETING – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013
Ivy Tech Community College, McDaniel Hall, Room 1147.