Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate an environment that creates high-quality jobs, match employers to job-ready workers, and support vibrant communities throughout Knox County.

The Area Development Foundation is the primary contact for economic development in Knox County. Our staff encourages the growth and prosperity of local industry by supporting local companies through tax-abatement services, resource connection, workforce solutions, and other various services. Knox County is a well-educated and proudly rural community located in the growing Columbus Region, and the ADF is the area representative for companies looking for new business locations.
Board of Directors
The ADF Board of Directors advises the ADF staff on the mission and activities of the foundation.
Adam Garn – Chair of the Board
Senior Tax Manager
Plante Moran
Hon. Matt Starr – Vice-Chair of the Board
Mayor
City of Mount Vernon
Mark Ramser – Treasurer
President
Ohio Cumberland Gas Company
Hon. Teresa Bemiller
Commissioner
Knox County
Bill Buckley
Vice-President
Beehive Industries
Michele Englebach
CEO
Ohio Eastern Star Home
Bill Hanna
Vice-President & General Manager
Ver-Mac Industries
Brian Huprich
Chief Financial Officer
Ariel Corporation
Darrell Kick
State Representative
98th District in the Ohio House of Representatives
Hon. Ryan Shoemaker
Council Member
Village of Fredericktown
Bruce White
Chief Executive Officer
Knox Community Hospital
Matt Wushinske
General Counsel
Corna Kokosing
Gordon Yance
Former President
First Knox National Bank
ADF Staff
ADF staff actively supports the foundation’s mission as well as represents and manages the Knox County Land Bank, and the Cooper Progress Park. The staff serves on many boards that keep them connected and educated for their role.
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