Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is APEX’s governing body who serves as the officers of our organization.
Staff Listings
Rachel Johnson
President & CEOEconomic Development
Rachel joined APEX in September 2022 and leads the organization as President and CEO. Throughout her career, she’s cultivated strong community relationships and advocated for industrial projects that support job growth, career development and economic investment throughout the region. At APEX, she works to drive...
Mickey Pearson
Business RecruiterEconomic Development
With nearly a decade of experience in talent acquisition and recruiting operations, Mickey Pearson joined APEX as the Business Recruiter in March of 2024. In this role, he leverages his expertise in strategic outreach, relationship building, and market analysis to attract new businesses across the...
Laurie Kramka
Project ManagerEconomic Development
Laurie Kramka joined APEX in January of 2024. Her responsibilities include tracking and managing the implementation of APEX projects. To effectively fulfill these requirements, Laurie is responsible for defining project scope and objectives, managing schedules and work plans, identifying resources, networking with stakeholders and organizations,...