Andrew (Drew) Conrad
Program Manager - IDM; Special Projects Manager - BCS

Education
B.A. (American History/Pre-Law) and Masters in Public Policy (MPP)
Graduate of the Economic Development Institute (EDI) at the University of Oklahoma
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) – International Economic Development Council

Responsibilities
Mr. Conrad is a Program Manager for the Institute for Decision Making. His responsibilities include the design, delivery and follow-up of community level services including strategic and short-term planning, conducting community assessments and target industry analysis and conducting other applied research projects. He also coordinates graduate and undergraduate students assistants and works with UNI faculty on applied research projects.

Professional Accomplishments
Mr. Conrad previously served as Marketing Manager for the Industrial Site Location Program (ISLP) at the University of Northern Iowa, where he provided technical assistance to communities and was responsible for marketing and providing information about the ISLP to business clients, community groups, economic development groups, the general public, and local, state and federal government officials.

Prior to joining the University, Mr. Conrad served in the Scott County Office of County of Administrator where he provided assistance with assisted with Board issues, applied research and employee enhancement projects.

Mr. Conrad is active in various professional and community organizations and volunteer activities. He is a Past President of the Professional Developers of Iowa. He has held board positions with the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Black Hawk Leadership and is a past President of the Waterloo Jaycees, Co-Chair of the Waterloo Jaycee’s Greater Waterloo Open Golf Classic and the Waterloo Fireworks Festival.