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Click here to view our Economic Development Services Flyer, including a list of our team. We eagerly await your call!
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Lisa Andis
Loan Originations & Closing Associate
Lisa manages duties related to the originating, processing, and closing of loans. She is also responsible for producing reports for public and private loan capital sources and maintaining compliance with our funding sources.
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Staci Campbell
Lending Associate
Staci develops and maintains client and partner relationships to support the growth of our economic development efforts, including reporting to public and private loan capital sources, loan portfolio management, borrower relations, and maintaining loan files.
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Shannon Clancy, CPP
Great Falls APEX Accelerator Director
Shannon works with businesses statewide to assist them in applying for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, while also assisting businesses who are interested in contracting with the government.
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Jake Clark, DHPE, EDFP
Vice President
Jake connects with businesses across the region to ensure they have access to the resources they need to succeed and keep succeeding – including access to vital COVID-19 business recovery resources.
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Nicki Dallison
Downtown Business Development Officer
Nicki leads our downtown Great Falls, Montana business development efforts.
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Brett Doney, CEcD, SLCR, AICP
President & CEO
Brett is responsible for implementing GFDA’s strategic plan, marketing the Great Falls region, managing our staff team, and strengthening relationships with our investors and partners.
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Anna Flies
Business Development Officer; Food & Ag Development Center Director
Anna focuses on supporting food, agriculture, and bio processing businesses in Great Falls. She also leads the Food and Ag Development Center.
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Madysan Foltz
Director of Marketing & Communications
Madysan leads all marketing & communications efforts for GFDA’s menu of services, as well as talent attraction and Livability. She is GFDA’s storyteller and strategic thinker for all things MarComs.
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Jenn Gallmeier
Investment Director
Jenn leads our investment efforts, connecting with businesses that want to see the Golden Triangle economy grow by investing in Great Falls Development Alliance’s mission.
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Rich Gannon, ASBC
SBDC Business Advisor
Rich is on the front lines of our business coaching and training services to existing businesses and startup entrepreneurs in Cascade, Fergus, Glacier, Judith Basin, Pondera, Teton, and Toole counties.
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Tracy Heggem
Executive Assistant
Tracy is responsible for performing various administrative duties to support smooth daily operations of GFDA.
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Jill Kohles, EDFP
Vice President Lending
Jill oversees all the lending processes from underwriting, processing, closing, and servicing for internal loans as well as SBA 504 loans. She also maintains and strengthens GFDA’s relationships with our lending sources and partners.
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Christian O.P. Leinhauser
Business Development Officer
Christian focuses on attracting new businesses to the Great Falls, Montana regional economy.
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Tyler Menzales
Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Tyler is responsible for the development and execution of seven strategic priorities, including transportation and logistics, energy, infrastructure, angel investor network, community impact investment fund, and rural and tribal partner engagement.
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Christian Nichols, ASBC
SBDC Advisor/Brownfields Project Manager
Christian provides business coaching and training services to existing businesses and startup entrepreneurs in Cascade, Fergus, Glacier, Judith Basin, Pondera, Teton, and Toole counties. He is also responsible for our Brownfields program, dispersing funds GFDA received from the EPA to assist in the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of properties throughout Montana.
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Jolene Schalper, CEcD EDFP
Executive Vice President
Jolene is responsible for helping businesses grow and expand in the Great Falls region and recruiting new businesses to our region.
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Jana Williams
Vice President/Accountant & Office Manager
Jana handles all of our accounting, human resources, and office management responsibilities.