Janet Mathis Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Illinois, United States

Work along-side former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to manage and implement all aspects of the Edgar Fellows initiative. Some of these responsibilities include day to day non-profit and contractor management and oversight. Empower and guide contractors who function in staff roles. Solicitation of nominees for each year's class and design and execution of.

President and founding partner in The Development Consortium, an economic development, organizational management and real estate consulting firm.TDC principals have significant experience in not-for-profit corporation administration, audits of policies and procedures, human resources and personnel, public relations, marketing, legislative and government.

Illinois, United States

Elevate Illinois highlights what's right in Illinois. We strive to educate Illinoisans and others about the many positive successes within our state. Elevate seeks to bring people together to recognize and appreciate all that Illinois has to offer!www.elevateillinois.org

Moline, IL

Leader of public-private economic development partnership focused on working with the city of Moline on the development and redevelopment of Moline’s downtown riverfront. Since 1989, this partnership has accomplished $300 million of investment and the creation and retention of thousands of jobs.In her position at Renew Moline, Mathis facilitated more than.

Responsible for education about and coordination and implementation of the state's community and economic development programs, as well as the programs and activities of other state and federal agency staff and programs, for a 10-county region in Northwestern Illinois. State point of contact for all local government offices, including state legislators.

Provided technical assistance in the areas of workforce development and governmental affairs for 19 Education to Careers Partnerships in Northern Illinois.Developed educational materials and delivered speeches focused on gaining business and industry support and participation in the program.Represented business interests in local, regional and statewide.

Created and implemented fiscal year marketing plan of Illinois food and agricultural products for promotion and export to Canada, Iceland and Greenland. Interpreted import and export laws and other trade information.Consulted Governor’s office and foreign consulates on foreign trade statistics and general business climate in Canada. Canadian trade office.

Assistant division head over 60 full-time staff and the programs and activities of the Bureau of County Fairs and Horse Racing, Illinois State Fair, Du Quoin State Fair and Bureau of Marketing and Promotions. Media spokesperson, speech writer and press office manager over 12 seasonal staff for Illinois State Fair. Liaison to agricultural commodity groups.

Researched press inquiries and provided suggested media responses to Governor’s Press Secretary Mike Lawrence.Briefed Governor and legislative leaders from both major political parties on key issues. Wrote Governor's Office press releases, Governor's speeches and event briefings.Lead liaison to more than 50 state agency Public Information Officers under.

Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area

Responsible for all public relations, communications and education efforts for the association. Wrote, edited and published quarterly newsletter. Developed educational materials on soil and water conservation to be used in schools. Planned, managed and executed the association's annual conference with more than 500 attendees. Established and staffed the.

B.S., Agricultural Industries/Economics

Activities and Societies: Senior 100; Atius-Sachem; Ma-Wan-Da; Orientation Student Leader; 4-H House; Student Athletic Association; Illini.

Crisis Management

Basic Economic Development Course

Triad Approach To Brownfields Assessment

Leadership Training

Rutan Interviewer And Personnel Training