Southern Indiana Business Report
JASPER – Dubois Strong has named Colten Pipenger as the executive director of the organization beginning today.
Pipenger joins Dubois Strong from Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) where he was a program manager overseeing READI 1.0, READI 2.0, and River Vision projects.
Pipenger is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA in Business Administration.
“We are thrilled to welcome Colten as our new Executive Director,” said Nick Stevens, board chair of Dubois Strong. “With his experience, enthusiasm, exceptional communication skills, and fresh perspective, we are confident he will bring great value to our organization. We feel fortunate to have found him and eagerly anticipate a successful future with him leading the way.”
Pipenger is new to Dubois County and is excited to make it his home with his wife, their cat and their dog. Outside of exploring their new community, the Pipengers are avid travelers who love discovering new places.
“I am thrilled to be joining Dubois Strong as the new Executive Director,” Pipenger said. “I look forward to immersing myself in a strong community and remain eager to collaborate with local businesses, stakeholders, and community members. Together, I believe we can continue to build upon and enhance the quality of life in our communities and create a thriving economic future.”
Dubois Strong is Dubois County’s collaborative, public-private partnership that maximizes community resources and assets to foster economic growth. Dubois Strong works to grow new businesses and expand existing ones with marketing, networking, training seminars, access to capital, site selection assistance and intellectual properties.
The Dubois Strong philosophy is to make a business startup, an expansion or a relocation as easy and as user friendly as possible. Dubois Strong is the county’s economic development source for innovative entrepreneurs and thriving businesses.
McGowan brings expertise in marketing
Dubois Strong is excited to welcome Anne McGowan as its new marketing specialist. McGowan joined the staff in July. She brings a unique blend of skills to the role, having previously run her own photography business, which she continues to manage alongside her new role. She earned her B.A. in English from Thomas Edison College and also attended the University of Southern Indiana.
Originally from Evansville, McGowan has been a Jasper resident for about 17 years. She and her husband have one son, who is a senior at Jasper High School, and two goldendoodles. Outside of work, the McGowan family loves exploring the local events
and activities that the area has to offer.
Dubois Strong looks forward to the fresh perspectives she will bring to the office’s marketing efforts.