Kelliann Blazek will be the first director of the newly created Office of Rural Prosperity within the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), according to an organization announcement.
The Office of Rural Prosperity was created in February by Gov. Tony Evers to provide a resource for people and businesses in rural communities to navigate and access state programs. Blazek is a Wisconsin native currently serving as staff counsel for U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine.
