Meet the Staff
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is dedicated to building a stronger economy and a stronger community in the thriving Greater Fort Dodge area. The organization was formed in 2012 through a merger of the Development Corporation of Fort Dodge/Webster County and the Chamber of Commerce. The Growth Alliance serves as the economic and community development organization for the area.
Our goals encompass building opportunities for existing businesses while recruiting new entrepreneurs to our regional economy, and our methods include advocacy, networking, promotions, and leveraging available resources on a local, state, and national level.
Astra Ferris, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 515-570-6169
astra@greaterfortdodge.com
Jefferson Fosbender
Economic Development Director
Office: 515-227-7124
Cell: 515-605-0808
jefferson@greaterfortdodge.com
Jill Nelson
Community Engagement Director
Office: 515-227-7126
Cell: 563-380-8228
jill@greaterfortdodge.com
Emily Ayres
Operations Coordinator
Office: 515-227-7120
Cell: 712-330-8059
emily@greaterfortdodge.com
Kamisha Mosley
Administrative Assistant
Office: 515-955-5500
Cell: 515-408-1554
kamisha@greaterfortdodge.com