Kathy Collins joins the MadREP team after six years as a director in UW-Madison’s Office of Business Engagement where she served as a key connector for university-industry partnership engaging corporate interests in research, talent, professional education and tech transfer.
The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) today announced their selection of Kathy Collins to serve as the organization’s vice president of economic development.
Collins brings a wealth of experience collaborating with the Madison Region’s business community and workforce development partners. Her primary focus will be promoting and growing investment in the eight-county regional economy. She will oversee site selection and attraction activities as well as play a key role in completing Advance Now 2.0, the Madison Region’s comprehensive economic development strategy.
“I have appreciated my warm welcome from the Madison Region these last few months,” said MadREP President & CEO Jason M. Fields. “It’s especially exciting to be announcing my first hire. Kathy Collins is a longtime member of the Madison Region community. She has the knowledge, relationships and acumen to round out our already-capable team and position our Region for a strong rebound out of this recovery.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Jason and the team at MadREP,” said Collins. “This new role connects my work in biotech and innovation with my experience in commerce and rural business development. I am especially excited about the organization’s commitment to strategic regional growth, ensuring all of our partners benefit from innovations in our cities and vice versa.”
