Ian Cochran
Economic Development Manager
Dairyland Power Cooperative
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La Crosse, WI
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Ryan John Crain
Demonstration Grant Administrator/ Project Director
Ho-Chunk Nation
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Black River Falls, WI
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Executive Board – Vice President
Nathan Franklin
Vice President, External Affairs & Sustainability
Emplify Health
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La Crosse, WI
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Garrick Olerud
Realtor
Next Home Prime
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Westby, WI
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Executive Board – Past President
Darren Varley
Vice President of Business Retention & Creative Services
Golden Shovel Agency
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La Crosse, WI
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Betsy Whitlatch
CFO
New Albin Savings Bank
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New Albin, IA
[email protected]
Executive Board – President
John Zimprich
Performance Consultant
Western Technical College
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La Crosse, WI
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Executive Board – Secretary
Mark Tallman
Regional Economic Development Director
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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La Crosse, WI
[email protected]
Advisory Board Member
Jon Bingol
Executive Director
Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
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La Crosse, WI
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Advisory Board Member
Thank you to our outstanding 2025 Board of Directors!
The 7 Rivers Alliance is fortunate to have such ambitious and influential leaders guiding our work. Your dedication helps shape our decisions on economic development, represent our mission throughout the La Crosse region, and make our initiatives possible. We are deeply grateful for your service and commitment to strengthening our communities.