Meet Us
2022 VCED Board of Directors
Valley County Economic Development is formed through an interlocal agreement with the City of Ord, Valley County, Ord Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Loup Valley Activities, Inc. Each entity appoints two representative to serve on the VCED Board of Directors.
Dan Vech
President
Dan Piskorski
Russ Callan
SECRETARY
City of Ord
Nancy Glaubke
Greater Loup Valley Activities
Dan Petska
City of Ord
Lindsy Gumb Roberts
Ord Area Chamber of Commerce
Pat Waldmann
Vacant
Greater Loup Valley Activities
2022 Ord Area Chamber Board of Directors
The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is appointed by members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Becky Ries
President
Valley County Health System (VCHS) & VCHS Foundation
TBD
VICE PRESIDENT
Kim Koch
TREASURER
Pathway Bank
TBD
Arielle Brinkman
Loup Valley Dental
Jessalyn Crawford
Hey Honey Boutique
Dalton Davis
Mattison Ference
Rachel Fox
Steve Klimek
Amber Mentzer
Anderson Pharmacy
Christy Oestreich
Ace Hardware
Scott Philbrick
Scott’s Auto
Lindsy Gumb Roberts
Gumb Auction & Realty and
LG Photography
Staff
Kristina Foth
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hi, I’m Kristina! I was born and raised in Valley County. I may be a bit biased but I believe our Central Nebraska area is the true epitome of The Good Life. I love connecting people to information and resources as they consider making Ord and Valley County their home or as they consider launching or expanding a business. I’m honored to work with many great teams of community leaders that work hard to provide opportunity for future residents, business owners and visitors.
Katie Walmsley
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Hi, I’m Katie! I have the unique experience of being a Valley County resident by choice. When people ask me why I chose to plant my roots in Ord I like to say phrases like “life just took me here” or “it just feels different.” The truth is, it’s the combination of amazing people and beautiful places that made this unique location my chosen home. I’m so thankful to work every day advocating for my community, sharing it’s stories and celebrating its successes.