Our Services: Meet Our Team
With more than 50 years of combined experience, our team of economic development professionals will work with you every step of the way.
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Your consultant will coordinate site and community visits, research buildings and locations and answer any questions you may have regarding living and working in the Alliant Energy service territory.
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Diane RamseyDirector-Economic Development, Real Estate & Right of Way200 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Diane joined Alliant Energy in 1995 and has held management positions in strategic accounts and corporate communications. She was responsible for community and large customer relationships and issue management, providing value-added products and services, and developing and directing formal communications strategies and programs for Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries. |
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Beth BrocketteEconomic and Community Development Manager200 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Beth has 30-years experience in the utility industry. Most recently she was Senior Strategic Account Manager, responsible for managing relationships with large commercial and industrial customers, as well as communities in east central Iowa. Beth is responsible for the economic and community development activities in southeast Iowa. |
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Bruce F. Kepner, CEcDEconomic and Community Development Manager4902 N Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 Bruce has worked in Alliant Energy’s economic development department since 1991. Prior to joining the utility, Bruce was the executive director of the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation. Bruce is responsible for the economic and community development activities in central and eastern Wisconsin. |
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Cindy LenzEconomic and Community Development Manager8000 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 Cindy is responsible for the economic and community development activities in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Cindy possesses over 12 years experience in the utility industry. Most recently she was Strategic Account Manager for the Dubuque, Iowa area, responsible for managing the relationships with larger commercial and industrial customers, trade allies and communities. |
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Larry NelsonEconomic and Community Development Manager100 N Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Larry has served as an economic development manager with Alliant Energy since 1995. His previous experience includes 20 years in a variety of community development and economic development roles, primarily with two utility companies in Texas. Larry is responsible for the economic and community development activities in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. |
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Julie RuehleEconomic Development Program Specialist200 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Julie began her position with Alliant Energy in 2001. Prior to joining the team, Julie was director-Membership Services for the Iowa League of Cities located in Des Moines, Iowa. Julie is responsible for managing the department's community, building and site database, implementing marketing programs, administering the Partnership Programs, assisting communities via training and maintaining the department's Web site. |
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John ZiegenbuschManager-Economic Development321 E Walnut St., Ste. 373, Des Moines, IA 50309 John joined the Economic Development Department in 2003 and has over 32 years of experience with Alliant Energy in commercial, electric and natural gas and district operations in Iowa. He was instrumental in organizing county and multi-county economic development groups in eastern and northwestern Iowa. John is responsible for the economic and community development activities in central and southwest Iowa. |
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Walt HargravesReal Estate and Right of Way Manager200 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Walt joined Alliant Energy in 2000 after working in the commercial real estate market. He is a retired military officer with over 20 years of leadership experience in a wide variety of assignments. Walt is responsible for the company’s real estate and right of way operations. |
