ABOUT FADC
The Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC) works with both existing and potential businesses to give Fulton and Callaway County a healthy economic climate.
The increasing emphasis in expanding markets and the addition of new technologies has made the recruitment of new industries a top priority. Constant efforts are made to maintain Callaway County's current economic base, while also developing a broader range of employment opportunities for our citizens.
The
FADC is the business development resource in Callaway County. The Corporation
actively supports current businesses in achieving their economic potential,
creatively markets the area to potential new industries, and is a dynamic
advocate for the entire business community.
MISSION
The Fulton Area Development Corporation is an independent, not for profit
organization established by civic leaders in 1991 to promote the prosperity,
economic betterment and general welfare of Callaway County.
The FADC assists both new and existing businesses take advantage of municipal, county, state and federal assistance programs and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available sites and buildings.
GOALS
- Promote the Fulton Area as a desireable place to live and work.
- Recruit new and expanding industry to Fulton and Callaway County.
- Target appropriate business and industry in recruiting activities.
- Maintain a close business relationship with Fulton and Callaway County.
- Create a professional economic development organization that serves as a resource center to address the needs of businesses and industries in the area.
- Develop cooperative efforts among local financial resources.
- Enhance workforce development and training.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President/CEO | Bruce Hackmann |
| Chairman | Tom Christensen - Owner, Christensen Construction |
| Vice Chairman | Ken Attaway - Manager, Dollar General Distribution Center |
| Treasurer | Rick Gohring - CFO, The Callaway Bank |
Directors
Dr. Jahnae Barnett – President, William Woods University
Tom Blevins – General Manager, Kingdom Telephone Company
Robert Craghead – Mayor, City of Fulton
Lee Fritz – Presiding Commissioner, Callaway County
Tom Howard – General Manager, Callaway Electric Cooperative
Dr. Fletcher Lamkin – President, Westminster College
Paul Langewisch – President, Bank Star One
Doug Mertens – President/Owner, Mertens Construction Company
Danie Moore – MO State Representative District 20
Tom Riley, Esq. – Partner, Riley & Dunlap PC
Walter Schubert – President, United Security Bank
Ray Speckman – Director, Heart of Missouri Tourism Center
Ken Theroff – President, Central Bank
Julie Uhls – Owner, Boyd & Boyd, Inc.
Jim Zerr– Owner, Zerr Farms
