Jay Backer Email & Phone Number

Browns Valley, Mn

BW Inc. is focused on growth in the future through development of exciting new products and delivery systems to save customer money and time. Day to day management of the business including patent development, acquisitions, sourcing suppliers, closing sales, supporting customers, managing employees and overseeing financial operations.

Browns Valley, Minnesota, United States

Lead EMT. Administer emergency treatment to patients in life-threatening medical situations, conduct on-scene management and patient assessments to evaluate and treat injuries and medical conditions. Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation care, conducted trauma triage and hemorrhage control. Pre-hospital care to patients suffering from strokes, neurological emergencies, and Coordinated with EMS teams, law enforcements, and firefighters to respond to 911 calls and crissis situations, including car accidents, fires, and at-home medical emergencies. Deliver pre-hospital care and perform pharmaceutical interventions for toxicological emergencies, including opioid overdise, poisoning, and allergic reactions.

Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States

Improved services for the taxpayers while reducing and controlling cost. Overseeing the county's management and administration, representing county interests at the state and federal level, participating in long-range planning, and managing the county budget and finances. Business Support & DevelopmentLead for the Business Relief Program during COVID and aided in securing the funds for Business Grants, which were the most successful in the state of Minnesota.Secure a Relief Fund Grant for Small Businesses and Nonprofits and helped improve Job and Employment opportunities.As part of BSAG work and Senior Commissioner Member, accomplished the following tasks to further economic development in Big Stone County:From 2018 – 2021, provided technical assistance to 36 unique business ventures which retained or created 41 jobs.Secured a $75,000 grant for technology access projects.Created a childcare fund to expand new childcare opportunities and support our existing providers.Explored opportunities to bring housing resources to Big Stone County that will support our growing workforce.Responded to local business needs by delivering over $575,000 of COVID related funding to support our business community. 78 grants and loans were provided to local businesses and nonprofits.Worked with the County, Blandin Foundation, UMVRDC, DEED and Federated to bring fiber to the premise for all rural areas of the County.Administered a Revolving Loan Fund that has lent out over $295,000 providing financial assistance to 15 businesses.Opportunity Zone status for two statistical areas to take advantage of business incentivesDeveloped and expanded the Mnbump business and employee attraction, and information online presence that has become a backbone for marketing the County and informing the public about activities and opportunities available.Leadership and governance roles SW Regional Workforce Development Board and MN Association of Professional Economic Developers.

Graceville, Minnesota, United States

Operational Improvements - Worked with all commissioners and departments while Chair and Vice-Chair to manage the COVID pandemic, as well as make several operation improvements to enhance the efficiency of our local government.I was instrumental in the Counties Providing Technology (CPT) program, which allowed our county to save money on needed services at a lower cost and in turn generated a stream of income for the County. Helped hire a full time coordinator to enhance efficiency while providing quality services at the same time to save tax dollars while leading departments to do the same and respond appropriately to taxpayer needs.Improved the structure of departments to enhance efficiencies and streamline government services.Local Services & ProgramsSupported & improved youth programsSpearheaded the transfer of county owned land to the Graceville Golf CourseFought for Local Control against state agenciesBeen a strong supporter of Public Safety and the Sheriff’s Department, providing the needed resources and equipment for our deputiesProvided resources for AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) programs in Big Stone CountySecured State & Federal Funding for Big Stone County communities for weather emergenciesChildcare fund created to expand new childcare opportunities and support our existing providers.Helped improve funding for VSO officeIncreased and improved funding for Toqua Park, MSI, SWCDIncreased funding for public safety,Working to reduce Opioid Litigation to save costs to the countyImproved funding for County RoadsImproved funding for Extension OfficeHelped AVOID litigation with the Department of Development. (Land use offices are often a target of this with controversial cases.)Helped get the FLAP Grant approved

Graceville, Minnesota, United States

Emergency Services & Public Safety - Helped secure additional funding for Ambulance Services and EMS in the County.Implemented and established funding support for First Responder groups in Big StoneSupported grant for Boat & Water SafetyStrong supporter of Public Safety and the Sheriff’s Department, providing the needed resources and equipment for our deputiesSupported grants for Law EnforcementSupported the SWAT TEAM in West Central MinnesotaSupported the Safe Routes to School grantImproved our Emergency Operations Center (EOC)Increased funding for Public SafetyStreamlined County Policies to save moneyStayed on budget and kept to minimal increases to the tax levy, with no increase at all for two years.Saved tax dollars by advocating to combine Auditor/Treasurer officesSaved Tax dollars by being the 1st County in the State of Minnesota to share an Emergency ManagerProvided the leadership needed at the State Capitol to increase County Program Aid to keep our taxes lower. Big Stone County secured the number 2 position out of 87 counties!Infrastructure ImprovementDeveloped the Dilapidated Building Program to remove dilapidated structures in communities in Big Stone CountyCounty Wide BroadbandChampioned Woodland Centers to Big Stone CountyImproved Mental Health Access and improved mental health resources for residents of Big Stone CountySignificant courthouse repairs, updates and maintenance to keep future costs down.Highway building completed 5 Year Highway Plan

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Administration And Economics

Nremt - Certification From The National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians (Active), Ems