About Us

About Us

Founded in 1959 by a visionary group of civic-minded McPherson business leaders, McPherson Industrial Development Company (MIDC) was created to diversify and strengthen the local economy beyond its traditional roots in agriculture and oil. These early leaders formed a for-profit company, raised capital through community investment, and developed McPherson’s first Industrial Park—sold at no profit as a bold commitment to growth. This community-driven model has since guided the development of six industrial parks, laying a strong foundation for McPherson’s industrial success.

Today, MIDC builds on that legacy with a strategic, future-focused approach to economic development. As the primary recruitment and expansion partner for the City of McPherson, we work collaboratively with local, regional, and state stakeholders to grow a competitive, diversified economy. Our priorities go beyond infrastructure—we champion initiatives that support workforce development, livability, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Strong partnerships with the City of McPherson, McPherson County, and the Board of Public Utilities continue to be instrumental in our work. With a renewed focus on aligning community assets and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow, MIDC remains committed to ensuring McPherson is not only a place where business thrives—but where people choose to live, work, and invest in the future.

Board of Directors

Dawn Loving, President

McPherson Family YMCA, Former Economic Development Professional at Utah Economic Development Corporation

Brett Reber, Vice President

Attorney, Wise & Reber LC

Keith Birkhead, Secretary

Chairman of the Board, Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance

 

Julie Wondra, Treasurer

CPA, Manufacturing Industry Leader and Partner,  Adams Brown

Kyle Hawk
Partner, Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk, & Loyd-Retired
David Christiansen

President/ CEO, Mid Kansas Cooperative Assn.-Retired

Craig Holman
Co-Owner, Holman, Munsey & Associates-Retired
Brian Lopata
President & CEO, Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance
 John Worden

Executive for System Integration of Clinical Operations, The University of Kansas Health System

 

Kasi Morales

Executive Director, MIDC/GoMcPherson

 

Ex-Officio Members

Tom Brown

Mayor, City of McPherson

Tom Kueser

Commissioner, McPherson County

Josh Bedel

Gen. Mgr. McPherson BPU 

Rodger Swanson

Chairman, McPherson BPU

Sen. Richard Wilborn

Representative for the State of Kansas- District 73

Debbie Hawkinson
Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director