Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Elyse Schlake Brings Varied Experience; Played College Hoops
Elyse Schlake looks forward to starting as Kimball's special projects director/economic director and living the Western lifestyle.
The city of Kimball has selected Elyse Schlake to be the city's special projects director/economic developer. She will start her position Monday, March 2.
"I am really excited about this opportunity," she said. "I have always enjoyed the Western lifestyle and look forward to meeting people. I am excited to find out how the people of Kimball want to build their community and invest in their community."
Schlake grew up on a small cow/calf operation in Gothenburg and graduated from Hastings College in 2010 with an agriculture-business degree after playing basketball all four years.
Elyse has a variety of experience – from managing a Farm Service Agency to being an insurance supervisor for rain and hail adjusting to being executive director of Kaapa Coop.
She replaces Amy Sapp, who stepped down to take a job in the private sector.