Kelly Wismer

Kelly Wismer is the Chief of Staff to the Executive Director at the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).12 She joined the ARC in 2021 in this role.4 As Chief of Staff, Wismer works closely with the Executive Director, Brandon McBride, who joined ARC in November 2020.5

Professional Background

Prior to her role at ARC, Kelly Wismer had experience working with various organizations focused on:

• Education
• Agriculture
• Telehealth
• Entrepreneurial and economic development

Her work involved finding and collaborating on common policy goals within these sectors.3

Areas of Expertise

Kelly Wismer is known as a rural broadband enthusiast.6 This aligns with her previous experience and the ARC's mission to support economic development in the Appalachian region, where broadband connectivity is often a crucial issue.

Current Responsibilities

As Chief of Staff, Wismer likely plays a key role in:

• Supporting the Executive Director in daily operations
• Coordinating with various ARC offices and divisions
• Assisting in policy development and implementation
• Facilitating communication between the Executive Director's office and other stakeholders

Social Media Presence

Kelly Wismer maintains a professional presence on social media platforms:

• Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "kellywismer"3
• She has a Twitter account (@KellyWismer) where she describes herself as raised in rural America and notes that her tweets are her own personal views6

Kelly Wismer's role at the ARC puts her in a position to influence and support economic development initiatives across the Appalachian region, with a particular focus on rural issues and broadband development.