THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE
Danville, Illinois – The Vermilion Advantage Board of Directors has announced that Tracy Wahlfeldt has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Vermilion Advantage. She will officially begin her role on October 27, 2025, and will support the organization on an interim basis while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent CEO.
Wahlfeldt brings more than two decades of leadership, community engagement, and economic development experience to the position. She served as Director of Economic Development for Vermilion Advantage from 2003–2008, helping strengthen partnerships between local businesses, education, and community organizations.
Following that role, Wahlfeldt became Executive Director of the Danville Area Community College Foundation from 2008–2018, where she led scholarship growth and alumni engagement initiatives that expanded opportunities for students across the region. From 2018 until her retirement in April 2025, she served as Executive Director of the Parkland College Foundation, guiding successful fundraising efforts and community partnerships that advanced the college’s mission.
Prior to her work in higher education and economic development, Wahlfeldt held positions with Old National Bank and Hyster Company/NACCO Industries, further broadening her leadership and business experience.
“Tracy’s proven leadership, community relationships, and understanding of Vermilion County’s economic landscape make her an excellent choice to guide the organization during this transition,” said Gary Tucker, Chairman of the Vermilion Advantage Board of Directors. “We are confident she will continue to advance our mission of supporting business growth and workforce development.”
Wahlfeldt and her husband Scott reside on their family farm in rural Fithian, Illinois. As Interim CEO, she will focus on maintaining strong partnerships with member businesses, local governments, and community stakeholders.
For more information, please contact:
Gary Tucker, Chairperson, Vermilion Advantage Board of Directors
Inquiries can be sent to: CEO@vermilionadvantage.com
