About Us
Joe Folsom
Executive Director | Executive Managers
I am excited at the opportunity to use my experience, training, and skills to further the economic environment of Pierce County and the region.
My ten years of experience as the District Director for the US Small Business Administration in Iowa provides a solid foundation for assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs in being connected to the tools and resources that will enable them to realize their aspirations. Twenty seven years of experience with USDA Rural Development/ Farmers Home Administration in Minnesota across its array of programs and resources provides an understanding of the tools and resources that can be applied to the challenges of rural businesses, entrepreneurs and communities. A history of building partnerships, connections and collaboration and understanding the power of working across the region enables me to bring appropriate solutions to these challenges.
My formal education consists of Masters in Business Administration degree with a regional economics emphasis from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota in agricultural economics and animal science.