Personnel
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Connie Ova
Executive Director
Connie is responsible for formulation and implementation of strategies leading to development of primary sector industries to the region, and retention/expansion of existing primary sector businesses.
Connie began employment with JSDC as Training and Projects Coordinator and accepted the position of CEO in November of 2003. She has been instrumental in developing partnerships among many community entities. She assisted with coordination of SE ND Manufacturers Roundtable, packaged several business expansions and startups, and developed relationships with several firms considering location in Jamestown.
Connie has a BS Degree in Business Administration/Management. She previously worked for the James Valley Vocational Center as Program Coordinator for Adult Farm Business Management.
Connie is married and has one son. She enjoys hunting, fishing, boating and gardening.
Email Connie Ova: connie@growingjamestown.com
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Lindsey Larson
Marketing/Business Development Specialist
Lindsey will have a strong hand in developing and implementing the ongoing marketing plan, and coordinating the development of marketing materials and programs for JSDC. Her responsibilities also include the vigorous communication and marketing of Jamestown and Stutsman County area as a desirable place to expand and relocate business enterprises.
She will be exploring opportunities to encourage employees to consider Jamestown and Stutsman County as their ideal place to work and live as this community continues to “grow” good job opportunities.
Lindsey brings a significant amount of web development and marketing experience to the JSDC.
She as a degree in graphic arts.
Lindsey resides in Jamestown and her interest include, traveling, softball and all outdoor activities.
Email Lindsey Larson: lindsey@growingjamestown.com
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Lisa Hicks
Administrative Program Coordinator
Lisa's primary responsibilities will be to provide high-level administrative support to the JSDC staff. She will perform all accounting functions for JSDC operations and prepare financial information. Communicating readily with the city of Jamestown and Stutsman County to obtain and share pertinent information. Lisa graduated from NDSCS with an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Programming. She lives in Jamestown with her husband, Doug. They have two children, Justin and Aaron.
Email Lisa Hicks: lisa@growingjamestown.com