Neil Stechschulte

Administrative Management Intern

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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

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About me
City Administrator for the City of Monona, Wisconsin
Education
- Northern Illinois University
  1990 - 1994
  B.A. Political Science - International Relations
  Activities and Societies: NIU Honors Program Pi Sigma Alpha Completed course work for Masters in Public Adminstration in 1997.
Experience
- Village of Skokie, Illinois
  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
  Administrative Management Intern
  Position was responsible for the coordination and assembly of a $60 million annual municipal budget and capital improvement plan document. Also coordinated submittal of the budget document to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Responsible for other projects as assigned by the Village Manager or Assistant Village Manager.
- Blackhawk Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)
  Apr 1997 - Jun 1999
  Economic Development Director
  Position was responsible for assisting with strategic planning, grant writing, grant administration, facilitation services, and research coordination for communities and clients in a six county region of Northwest Illinois. Blackhawk Hills RC&D is a NRCS conservation district as well as an EDA recognized economic development district. Key projects included assisting with the redevelopment of the Savanna Army Depot by securing $1.5 million in federal EDA grant assistance and $1.2 million in State funding, and completing a five-year Overall Economic Development Plan for the region. Show less
- MSA Professional Services
  Jul 1999 - May 2006
  Planner
  Position was responsible for development of comprehensive land use plans, development reviews, grant writing and administration, TIF district creation, strategic planning, development submittals and a variety of other specialty planning projects for both public and private sector clients throughout southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
- City of Sun Prairie
  May 2006 - Jan 2021
  Directs all economic development activities for the City including business retention, business attraction, coordination and evaluation of requests for assistance, facilitation of development review communications with private sector developments, and marketing of the City of Sun Prairie; includes oversight of the Sun Prairie Media Center; provides staff support to the Sun Prairie Community Development Authority (CDA), the Downtown Business Improvement District, the Sun Prairie Farmers Market, and the Sun Prairie Tourism Commission as necessary. Current efforts in 2020 include coordinating multiple development agreements, evaluating affordable housing projects, expanding the Sun Prairie Business Park, supporting a Youth Entrepreneurship Center Concept black students and other disadvantaged youth, managing grant and loan programs for the City's COVID-19 response, coordinating the City's communications team, managing a consultant's tourism feasibility planning efforts, and developing next steps for a redevelopment strategy for the Downtown explosion area. Show less Position is responsible for a variety of initiatives related to retention and expansion of existing companies, as well as recruitment of new businesses to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Assists in the identification and evaluation of financial and technical assistance programs for local businesses and development projects. Coordinates communication between the City and a variety of local organizations interested in economic development. Leads efforts to identify target industry sectors and strives to facilitate opportunities for those sectors to grow in Sun Prairie. Show less Position is responsible for a variety of initiatives related to retention and expansion of existing companies, as well as recruitment of new businesses to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Assists in the identification and evaluation of financial and technical assistance programs for local businesses and development projects. Coordinates communication between the City and a variety of local organizations interested in economic development. Leads efforts to identify target industry sectors and strives to facilitate opportunities for those sectors to grow in Sun Prairie. Show less
  - Director of Economic Development
    May 2013 - Jan 2021
  - Economic & Community Development Director
    Jan 2012 - May 2013
  - Economic Development Director
    Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
  - Economic Development Coordinator
    May 2006 - Jul 2010
- United Way of Dane County
  May 2008 - Dec 2010
  Communites and Schools Division Chair - 2010 Campaign Cabinet
  Volunteer position assisting in the coordination of loaned executives (LE), account executives (AE), and employee campaign managers (ECM) in the annual fundraising drive for United Way of Dane County. Worked with suburban Dane County municipalities and school districts to develop and implement their annual employee campaigns. Participated in monthly progress meetings with the full United Way Campaign Cabinet and United Way staff.
- YMCA of Dane County
  Dec 2012 - Oct 2019
  Volunteer position assisting staff and other board members with fundraising for scholarships for financially disadvantaged persons to participate in YMCA programs through the Community Support Campaign. The mission of the YMCA of Dane County, Inc., is to respond to needs of families through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Volunteer position assisting staff and other board members with fundraising for scholarships for finacially disadvantaged persons to participate in YMCA programs through the Community Support Campaign. The mission of the YMCA of Dane County, Inc., is to respond to needs of families through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
  - Chairman - Northeast Branch YMCA Advisory Board
    May 2014 - Oct 2019
  - Vice-Chair Northeast Branch YMCA Advisory Board
    Dec 2012 - May 2014
- Dane County
  Nov 2013 - Jan 2021
  Commissioner - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission
  The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission is charged with the oversight of the County's administration of the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI).
- City of Green Bay
  Jan 2021 - Jul 2023
  Community and Economic Development Director
  Oversees 45+ staff in Planning & Zoning, Economic Development, Building Inspection, Public Housing, Historic Preservation, and Public Arts roles. Providing administrative and operational direction to the Department, providing analysis and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council as part of the Senior Staff team, staffing of 11 boards and commissions, leading the City's Project Team and Development Team, negotiating development agreements, administering TIF documents and plans, and serving as one of the principal staff working on major projects for the City including but not limited to redevelopment of the Shipyard, the coal piles relocation project, creation of a new industrial park, and several downtown redevelopment projects. Show less
- City of Monona
  Jul 2023 - now
  City Administrator
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
  Nov 2023 - now
  Board Member
Licenses & Certifications
- IS-200c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  National Disaster & Emergency Management University
  May 2025
- IS-42.a: Social Media in Emergency Management
  FEMA
  Nov 2024
- IS-700.B: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  FEMA
  May 2024
- IS-1400: Foundations of Climate Science
  FEMA
  Nov 2024
- IS-908: Emergency Management for Senior Officials
  FEMA
  May 2024
- IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
  FEMA
  May 2024
- Leading Educating and Developing (LEAD) Program
  Weldon Cooper Center-Public
  Nov 2018
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
  American Planning Association
  Jun 2006
- Building Business Relationships & Engagement with Tribal Citizens and Nations
  University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
  Nov 2023
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  American Red Cross Training Services
  Mar 2024
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Neil Stechschulte
  2016 15 Most Influential People in Greater Madison In Business Magazine Jul 2016 Several members of our 2016 Most Influential class prove that you don’t have to be a big shot to make a difference in fields such as academia, activism, or the arts. Unlike the 2015 class, which was highlighted by people who led the community through a crisis that followed the tragic death of Tony Robinson, this year’s class has largely operated without a spotlight.Mayors and city councils may come and go but one thing that has remained constant in Sun Prairie is robust economic… Show more Several members of our 2016 Most Influential class prove that you don’t have to be a big shot to make a difference in fields such as academia, activism, or the arts. Unlike the 2015 class, which was highlighted by people who led the community through a crisis that followed the tragic death of Tony Robinson, this year’s class has largely operated without a spotlight.Mayors and city councils may come and go but one thing that has remained constant in Sun Prairie is robust economic development. The city’s continuing development, as illustrated by signature projects like the Marcus Palace Cinema, Woodman’s, and the Colony Brands fulfillment center, is partially attributable to the efforts of Neil Stechschulte, the city’s director of economic development.Sun Prairie is one of the fastest-growing communities in Wisconsin; with a population approaching 32,000, it is the second largest city in Dane County. Stechschulte is quick to credit a great location, excellent infrastructure, and a strong regional economy, and even though he deserves some of the credit he’s quick to note that city leaders must take advantage of these assets. “Nothing that Sun Prairie has experienced would have been possible without good local developers and supportive elected officials,” he states.He’s also quick to point out there still is plenty of work to be done — expanding the business park, redeveloping Main Street, diversifying transportation and housing options, expanding locally owned, high-speed internet, and completing a new brewery project. “It’s enough to keep us busy for the foreseeable future,” he notes, “but we’re always ready for the next project that wants to be in Sun Prairie.” Show less
- Awarded to Neil Stechschulte
  2014 Service Above Self Award Sun Prairie Rotary Club Jun 2014 Sun Prairie Rotary initiated the Sun Prairie's Service Above Self Awards in 2001. Criteria utilizes Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self and the Four Way Test. Rotary’s motto, Service above Self exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide. Rotarian’s nominate individuals in the community who exemplify the principles.
Volunteer Experience
- Marketing & Communications Committee Member
  Issued by Sun Prairie Community Schools Initiative on Mar 2015
  Associated with Neil Stechschulte
- Organizing Committee Member
  Issued by Sun Prairie Arts Alliance on Feb 2014
  Associated with Neil Stechschulte