Lisa Radtke

Executive Director @Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan

Sales ManagerLife CoachingProfessorHRFinanceEducationLecturerRecruiterSoft Skills TrainerBusiness AnalystAdvisorBusiness Development ManagerStartup FounderExecutive CoachBusiness OwnerC-level ExecutiveSales & BizDevCEOConsultingFounderAccount Manager

Lisa obtained her Master’s Degree in Education, specializing in Community Engagement and Government Affairs, following a year-long Fellowship at Merrimack College. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University and is a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council. Lisa owns several small businesses and has diverse experience in real estate development in residential and commercial markets in rural markets including a complex industrial park re-development. She has been the owner's representative on a variety of infrastructure projects with a track record for on-time, within-budget project completion. Lisa has built a strong reputation in the private sector, providing management consulting services to small businesses. By delivering tailored advice and support, she helps these businesses navigate challenges, improve operational efficiency, and develop strategies for sustainable growth. She has assisted companies in entering the federal contracting arena and connects business leaders to programs and lending sources for sustainable growth. Her approach focuses on understanding each business's unique needs, which enables her to create personalized solutions that drive success. In addition to her consulting work, Lisa has successfully led various local governments and regional economic development teams to enhance community engagement and implement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes. She has developed objective hiring and appointment processes that ensure the right individuals are placed in the right roles. Her experience also includes establishing grant programs and conducting grant evaluations, boasting extensive knowledge in program compliance. Collaborating with several Michigan tribes, she has optimized resources through funding source stacking. She has created effective financing models that integrate grants with incentives and low-interest lending, enhancing program results. Lisa's diverse profe

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Work Background

Township Supervisor

Fife Lake TownshipTownship Supervisor

Jan. 2023Fife Lake, Michigan, United StatesTownship Supervisor Legal Agent for the Township Budgeting and Financial Compliance Communicate with leaders, citizens, media Lead board meetings and budget development process Leading education sessions for appointees and board members Empower my team for success Interim Zoning Administrator

Executive Director

Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan, Inc.Executive Director

Dec. 2022Traverse City, Michigan, United StatesThe Builders Exchange is a member-owned non-profit association that provides opportunities through project bid opportunities to our members in the commercial construction industry. We work to provide value to members in the construction industry including advocating and effecting change in regulatory, permitting process matters, and legislative affairs at local, state and federal levels of government. Enhance training and education programs including program and curriculum development for technical courses. Empower my team to provide the highest value to members. Digital, written and oral communication to members, board, media and public.

CEO

Innovative Growth, LLC.CEO

Jan. 2021Michigan, United StatesEconomic and Community Development Services including capacity building, land use matters/zoning, regulatory and permitting matters, business development, and strategic planning. Provide assistance in creating inclusive ordinance language and policies. Training, curriculum development, presentations, instruction, and for communities, businesses and those involved in local government operations and economic development. Zoning services for interim basis. Empower communities and their leaders to achieve their collective goals. Instructor for Ethics Course for MEDA Written, oral and digital communication.

Interim Leadership

Wiingash Property Group, LLC.Interim Leadership

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2022Real Estate Development Firm Economic Equity and Empowerment Tribal Enterprise Site Selection Regulatory matters at the local, state, and federal level Permitting and construction planning

Director Of Grants

Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED)Director Of Grants

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2022Tribal Enterprise Federal, State and Foundation Grants Economic Empowerment Communication (oral and written) with media, public, private and non-profit stakeholderss Develop instructional programs Create and deliver presentations to public, private and non-profit sectors

Co-Owner

REDDigs, LLC.Co-Owner

Jan. 2019Michigan, United StatesRental housing Land Use Matters

Interim Director

Interlochen Downtown Development AuthorityInterim Director

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Interlochen, MIDigital, written and oral communications Program management Business development

Executive Director

Alliance for Economic SuccessExecutive Director

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2022Regional Economic Development Organization (EDO) Community Development and Engagement Economic Development Government Affairs communication at the Local, State, and Federal Levels Land use matters Fund Development with Corporate and Private Donors, State, Federal and Foundation Grants Association Management Communication with media, funders, stakeholders

Deputy Supervisor

Green Lake TownshipDeputy Supervisor

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2019InterlochenTownship governance, community development, budgeting, policy development, business development, strategic planning

Chief Executive Officer

Sky Telecom, LLC.Chief Executive Officer

Jan. 2002Management Consulting Firm in telecommunications and network infrastructure Government contracting in IT services Regulatory compliance

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