Kelly Hartweg was named Executive Director of the Midwest Division in July 2017, coming to the Foundation with a distinguished 25-year professional career at both corporate and nonprofit organizations. Kelly has supported the IICF Midwest Division as a contract employee since 2013 involved in all aspects of the organization, primarily in marketing, sponsorship sales and event planning, including serving as interim Executive Director in 2015. As the Midwest Division Executive Director, she is responsible for all operations of the Division and will continue the focus on expansion and growth of the Division and its Heartland and Ohio chapters. Kelly holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Western Illinois University, and is a frequent volunteer for causes that address hunger, senior care and youth mentoring and education.