Operation Oswego County's mission is to establish and implement sound economic development strategies in order to enhance the economic vitality of Oswego County's businesses, industries and citizens leading to an overall better quality of life.

Key to our mission is the creation and retention of job opportunities, diversification and strengthening of our economic base, and developing the local economy in a planned, organized and environmentally friendly atmosphere.

Since 1953, Operation Oswego County has delivered more than $2.9 billion in investments and created or retained 18,176 jobs.

OOC is governed by a volunteer, 30-member Board of Directors comprised of local business and community leaders who strive for economic growth policies which result in project development.

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OOC staff consists of 6 full-time employees. While assignments vary on a day-to-day basis depending on prospect activity, the primary responsibilities for each employee are:

Executive Director: L. Michael Treadwell, CEcD-- represents county economic development at regional, state and federal levels; prepares all contracts and budgets; acts as Secretary/Treasurer of the County’s IDA; responsible for business outreach/prospect development/deal closings.

Business Finance Director: David Dano--assists with financial underwriting for loan applicants, assists with packaging SBA loans, monitors loans with OOC, the County of Oswego IDA and SBA, works as liaison to the banking community.

Marketing & Operations Director: Shannon Mantaro--oversees day-to-day operations of the organization; responsible for human resource management; develops marketing strategies and implements agency's marketing plan; develops and implements annual fund drive efforts; oversees OOC and IDA properties and buildings; oversees organization's technology.

Economic Development Specialist: Austin Wheelock--assists with providing technical support for economic development projects; assists with the necessary research regarding sites, buildings, parks, including engineering studies, RFP responses and zoning related issues; assists with coordinating maintenance and contractor activities at all OOC and IDA buildings and industrial parks.

Administrative Coordinator: Teresa Woolson--responsible for OOC and IDA record keeping and reporting; acts as recording secretary for OOC board meetings; oversees OOC and IDA loan portfolio; provides administrative support for SBA 504 program.

Administrative Secretary: Karen Perwitz--responsible for reception; assists with record keeping and clerical activities for all staff; acts as recording secretary for Oswego EZ meetings; assists with business outreach initiatives.