The merged organizations of Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce have hired Reegan Hanigan as executive director, effective July 6.
Both organizations have been in the process of merging and seeking a common director for several months.
Jamie Daubendiek, president of the Jefferson Matters board, spoke for both boards. “We were very impressed with Reegan’s background experiences and local ties to Greene County. Our recent retired director, Peg Raney, has done a great job getting passionate people involved in our program and we look forward to continuing that success through Reegan’s leadership. Reegan has a different skill set and will plan an instrumental part as the two organizations come together to become stronger for the future success of our community. We are excited to have Reegan as our new executive director.”
Hanigan’s credentials include a double major and minor at Iowa State University. She graduated as student marshal from the ISU College of Business and earned dean’s list recognition.
Hanigan is a current owner of two businesses: The Hanigan Company LLC and Hanigan Land & Cattle. She has vast experience in finance, insurance, marketing and management, working for companies like Fruit of the Loom and Knapp Tedesco Insurance.
Hanigan is originally from Greene County where she strives to fulfill her career dreams and make a difference. She is highly motivated to become the new executive director and to continue her professional career and contribute her unique skills to the Jefferson community, according to a press release.
“I am proud to represent the Jefferson community as the new executive director and I look forward to working with the community to make Jefferson all that it can be,” Hanigan said.
