Amy Rencher

Amy Rencher, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Amy is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Small Business Services at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing small business support programs and services.

Prior to their current position, Amy worked at TechTown as the Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Services. Amy led a team in the development and execution of the TechTown Stabilization Fund, a $1 million initiative. Amy also managed a team of senior consultants and secured funding for the organization.

Before joining TechTown, Amy worked as a Project Manager at A. Draybuck Consulting and as a Production Supervisor at General Motors. In these roles, they gained experience in project management, team leadership, and lean manufacturing.

Earlier in their career, Amy served as the Program Director at Youth Design and as the Studio Manager at Korn Design. Amy established Youth Design as a non-profit organization and managed all programming, communications, and fundraising efforts. At Korn Design, they developed and managed project schedules and assisted with proposal crafting for clients.

Amy also has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked at City Year as a Senior Corps Member and a Service Leader. Amy organized fundraising events, provided tutoring and after-school programming, and collaborated with community partners.

Overall, Amy Rencher brings a wealth of leadership, management, and strategic planning experience to their current role at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Amy Rencher, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business in 2020. Prior to that, they attended Kalamazoo College, where they studied French Language and Literature, as well as German Language and Literature. Furthermore, Amy obtained a certification in the New Detroit Multicultural Leadership Series from New Detroit Inc in September 2016. No specific information about their degree or field of study at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is provided.