Executive director
Racine County Economic Development Corp. | Racine
Jenny Trick is executive director of the Racine County Economic Development Corp., an organization that assists businesses with expansion, relocation, financing and talent recruitment projects.
Trick has been with the organization for over 30 years, having previously served as deputy director and business development manager before being named executive director in 2014. Trick has used her expertise to provide companies seeking locations in Racine County with new company recruitment assistance, site and location options and state and municipal incentives.
In 2023, RCEDC facilitated 64 projects, attracting $1.36 billion in private investment, with $1.05 billion allocated to new construction. Those projects were expected to create or retain 542 jobs. RCEDC was involved in attracting Microsoft to Mount Pleasant, where the company is now building a $3.3 billion artificial intelligence data center. The development is expected to eventually create 2,000 permanent jobs.
Trick is a trustee on the Racine Public Library board, a board member of Visit Racine County and a volunteer with SCORE Mentors SE Wisconsin. She previously served on the boards of the Racine Community Foundation and the Racine Revitalization Partnership.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
