"We work with lenders for small businesses. Whether creating or retaining jobs, starting or expanding, we’ll help small businesses make best use of their financial resources".
Prairieland EDC is a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1983 as a Certified Development Company. We provide loans to small businesses
We provide loans to small businesses to promote:
- Stimulate the growth and expansion of small business and industry
- Promote the improvement of community services
- Expand business ownership opportunities
- Increase employment opportunities
- Promote the development of general and community welfare
- Increase the local tax base
Meet Our Team
Ann Peterson
President / CEO
Ann brings more than 30 years of small business lending experience to her role at Prairieland EDC. In addition to managing the Corporation, she works in marketing, packaging, underwriting, closing and servicing loans. Her work has included SBA 504, SBA 7a, USDA Business Programs and a variety of economic development programs including revolving loan fund management. Ann's most passionate about helping find creative financing solutions for small business owners to help make their dreams a reality.
Julie Dahlhoff
Loan Processing/Closing Specialist
Julie joined the Prairieland EDC in 2012 and works in the areas of loan processing and loan closing. Her work includes the preparation of loan application documents, loan closing documents and financial analysis.
Jason Gerdes
Loan Officer
Jason has been with with Prairieland EDC since 2005 and currently helps assist our borrowers and lenders with the process of loan development and closings. His role is to work for small business owners and with a variety of lenders to provide creative financing solutions for the development of small business projects.
Kelly Konechne
Portfolio Manager
Kelly joined the Prairieland EDC team in 2019 with experience as a financial adviser and leasing agent which gives her excellent skills to work directly with our small business loan customers through the life of their loan.
Meet the Board of Directors
Front Row: Sherri Schueller, Brigid Tuck, Jill Mockler, Pete Neigebauer, Claire Gerber
Back Row: Matt Zebro, Chad Syltie, Tim Ulrich, Renae Shields, Matthew Dorothy
