EDAWN
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada
About
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
Our Focus
Our efforts to strengthen and improve the region’s economic vitality are focused on making a positive impact in these areas:
Attract companies from outside the region
Start-ups and entrepreneurial growth in new companies
Retain and expand existing companies and jobs
Workforce development
Advocate for improvements that enhance our community
EDAWN’s Strategic Plan
For details on EDAWN’s 3-Year Strategic Plan, initiatives and strategies click on the image below. To download/print, open the full screen version.
Strategic Plan PDF
EDAWN Board of Trustees
EDAWN Team
Operations
Mike Kazmierski
President and CEO
775-829-3711
kazmierski@edawn.org
Pam Matteoni
Executive Assistant
775-829-3711
matteoni@edawn.org
Rae McElroy
Director of Finance and Human Resources
775-829-3727
mcelroy@edawn.org
Tamera Pitts
Office Manager
775-829-3700
pitts@edawn.org
Investor Relations & Events
Sheila Imsdahl
Vice President, Investor Relations & Events
775-829-3704
imsdahl@edawn.org
Business Development
Stan Thomas
Executive Vice President, Business Development
775-829-3731
sthomas@edawn.org
Chris Ault, Jr.
Vice President, Business Development
775-829-3720
ault@edawn.org
Norma Yamaji
Manager, Business Development
775-829-3768
yamaji@edawn.org
Business Retention, Expansion, and Workforce
Nancy McCormick
Senior VP, Business Retention, Expansion & Workforce
775-829-3719
mccormick@edawn.org
Cynthia Egan
Manager, Business Retention & Expansion
775-829-3712
egan@edawn.org
Amy Fleming
Manager, Workforce Development
775-829-3736
fleming@edawn.org
Entrepreneurial Development
Doug Erwin
Senior VP, Entrepreneurial Development
775-829-3705
erwin@edawn.org
Bryan McArdle
VP, Entrepreneurial Development
775-829-3707
mcardle@edawn.org
Katie Romanko
Manager, Entrepreneurial Development
775-829-3702
romanko@edawn.org