Operating as an Extension of Your Team

APEX works well with business because we understand business. Our leadership and staff are comprised of seasoned professionals and executives with extensive experience leading private sector organizations.


 

Rachel Johnson
President & CEO

Economic 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...

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Laurie Kramka
Project Manager

Economic 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,...

Sandy Johnson
Director, Member Relations & Administration

Economic Development

Sandy Johnson joined APEX in September of 2008. Her responsibilities include maintaining good relations with and assisting our current investor-members in a variety of capacities while continuing to grow our membership through various recruitment efforts.  She also oversees the administrative tasks of our dynamic, high-energy...

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