Kalamazoo County Government
Andy Wenzel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in real estate development and economic growth initiatives. Currently serving as Vice President and Senior Development Integration Leader at Fishbeck since April 2023, Wenzel's previous roles include Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions at PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc. from February 2015 to April 2023, and Director of Development at Hinman Company from March 2007 to February 2015. Wenzel's community involvement includes serving as a Board Member and Economic Development Corporation Board Chair for Kalamazoo County, focusing on environmental cleanup and job creation. Additionally, Wenzel has been an Advisory Board Member for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Redevelopment Ready Communities program since April 2012, emphasizing neighborhood redevelopment and urban placemaking. Wenzel holds a degree in Finance, Real Estate, and Management from Western Michigan University.
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Kalamazoo County Government
Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.