About Us

Who We Are

We are public entrepreneurs facilitating solutions to problems, supporting access to resources, and leading practical collaborations between the private and public sectors. With professional staff and the vision of creating thriving, vibrant southern Idaho communities, the work of the organization is driven by a 25-member board of directors. Members of the board include representatives of Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls County Commissions, municipal elected and appointed officials, and individuals voicing the needs of K-12 and higher education, minority businesses and organizations, and the region’s industrial clusters and affiliated agencies.

Development

For more than four decades, Frontier Community Resources has been providing hands-on technical assistance to communities throughout southern Idaho – from helping with basic infrastructure development (sewer, water, fire protection) to assisting with community building (training, visioning, and comprehensive economic development strategy planning). The Frontier Community Resources team can assist with conducting town meetings, preparing funding applications, and implementing public investments.

Lending

Frontier Community Resources' Loan Division focuses solely on the progression of small businesses. We will walk step by step with business owners to find financing that will meet their needs. The Frontier Community Resources team can help small businesses from startups to expansions. We can partner with banks or work individually with entrepreneurs to provide financing for real estate, equipment, inventory, tenant improvements and working capital from the Magic Valley to the Treasure Valley.

Meet Our Team

Administration

CEO & President
(208) 732-5727 ext. 3010
[email protected]

Jeff was hired as President and CEO of Frontier Community Resources, Inc. (Frontier) in December 2019. Since 2004, Jeff has been involved in community and economic development activities in South-Central Idaho. He has a love for the work that he does, the Magic Valley, and for the State of Idaho.

Jeff is an Idaho native and was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. In 2004, he graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. After graduation, Jeff was hired by Frontier Community Resources (Frontier) and worked as a Community Development Planner, Grant Administrator Specialist, and a Loan Closing Specialist. During his first term of employment with Frontier, he worked on projects throughout the region that ranged from water and sewer improvements, fire station construction and fire truck acquisition, senior/community center renovations, downtown revitalization, job creation, and much more. He also assisted the loan division with closings SBA 504 loan and internal loan programs.

In 2013, Jeff was presented with the opportunity to work for the City of Rupert as their Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer. He left Frontier and accepted that position in 2013. While with the City, he managed all financial transactions and records, prepare annual operating budgets, managed payroll and human resources, was the City’s grant specialist and continued to maintain his Certified Grant Administrator status, was part of the City’s Economic Development Team and served as the City of Rupert’s Urban Renewal Agency Finance Officer.

Jeff’s most notable work at the City was his work in project development and grant writing. The City of Rupert accomplished several projects and received grant funding that benefited the MC Fitness and Community Center, Inc., the Rupert Square, the Rupert Outdoor Shooting Complex, Minidoka County Senior Center, and several businesses in the area.

Jeff’s accomplishments lend to his impressive leadership skills. His knowledge and passion in economic and community development in the southern Idaho region encompass the position of President at Frontier Community Resources. In his new role as President, Jeff is excited to work with the Frontier Community Resources team by creating sustainable partnerships to work together toward a growing, vibrant southern Idaho.

Jeff lives in Twin Falls, Idaho with his wife Leslie and their four children.

Financial Operations Administrator
(208)732-5727 ext. 3014
[email protected]

Tedi grew up in southern Idaho in the small town of Paul. She graduated from Minico High School and attended Boise State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She promptly returned to the Magic Valley where she and her husband raised two daughters.

Tedi joined Frontier Community Resources in 2015 as their Fiscal Operations Manager and loves being a part of the purpose they serve. In her free time, she enjoys running, attending almost any sporting event and TRAVELING. She has currently visited 44 states with her family but Idaho is still her favorite.

Economic Development Department

Community and Economic Development Manager
(208) 732-5727 ext 3005
[email protected]

As a Community Development Planner with Frontier Community Resources (Frontier) in Twin Falls, Idaho Dr. McFarlane works in partnership with regional cities and counties to solve common problems and help with the ever-growing demands of the communities. Michele’s diverse background allows her to bring a unique perspective to projects. Michele grew up on a 4^th generation dairy farm in Wendell. After high school, she earned an Associate's degree from the College of Southern Idaho and a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Boise State University. She returned to the Magic Valley where she spent six years as a teacher and debate coach before transitioning to the College of Southern Idaho where she served various roles including Assessment Specialist, Research Analyst, and Registrar. Michele went on to earn a Doctor of Education from University of Idaho. As part of the Economic Development team at Frontier, she works on a variety of projects including grant writing, grant administration, strategic planning, and Brownfield project management.

Community Development Planner
(208) 732-5727 ext. 3008
[email protected]

Adeanna grew up in Idaho Falls and is very proud to be an Idaho native. She served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and another 7 years in the Idaho Air National Guard while attending Boise State University. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance. Banking brought Adeanna to Twin Falls and she has spent 25 years in various roles in the banking industry. Adeanna’s most recent position was as Branch Manager at Banner Bank for 15 years.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, traveling and giving back to her community. She has served on numerous non-profit boards, spending many volunteer hours trying to make a difference for those in need.

Loan Department

Senior Loan Officer
(208)732-5727 ext. 3002
[email protected]

Rob worked for Wells Fargo Bank for the last 23 years. His business lending experience has included retail, manufacturing, real estate, transportation, and agriculture. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Rob and his wife Laurie have six grown children and 16 grandchildren.

He enjoys hiking in the mountains, tennis, traveling to see beautiful places, and spending time with his family.

Loan Officer
(208)732-5727 ext. 3006
[email protected]

Amy worked for Wells Fargo Bank for 19+ years where her positions included Branch Manager, District Manager and Business Relationship Manager. Amy loves building relationships with her customers and learning the ins and outs of their business. Amy graduated from Marian University in Fond du Lac Wisconsin in 1992 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Amy is also involved in the community. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the United Way of South Central Idaho, where she has been a board member for 8 years. Amy grew up in a small farming town in Wisconsin and moved to Buhl in 1992, where she currently resides with her husband Derrik, daughters McKenna and Madison and nieces Hannah and Emma.

In her free time, she enjoys yoga, running, biking and reading.

Loan Closing Specialist
(208)732-5727 ext. 3004
[email protected]

Jennifer grew up in the small town of Eden Idaho, farming with her dad. After graduating from Valley High School, Hazelton, ID she then attended the University of Idaho. She returned to the Magic Valley where she worked in the title industry for 9 years. Jennifer joined the loan division team at Frontier Community Resources in 2007. She is the Loan Closing Manager and Assistant Credit Analyst. Jennifer also services all the loans. She loves to help the small businesses in the communities that she grew up around.

In her free time Jennifer enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, spending time with family and friends and taking on new projects.

Loan Portfolio Specialist
(208)732-5727 ext. 3009
[email protected]

Karen first came to work at Frontier Community Resources while still in high school in June of 1978 as a summer youth participant in the CETA program. After graduation from high school and while attending the College of Southern Idaho, Karen was elected as a student body Senator, and as such, was approached by the Frontier Director to serve on the Area IV Manpower Planning Board of Directors for the region representing youth. This kept her in contact with the Frontier staff while attending CSI -- and when there was a job opening the summer of 1981, Karen was asked to rejoin the staff of Frontier. Through that time, Karen served in the capacity of secretary, then office manager, and for a time, as the bookkeeper! Upon her marriage in 1991, Karen once again left Frontier to move to Boise while her husband pursued graduate school.

In December 1992, Karen received a call, once again, from the Director of Frontier stating that they heard that her soon-to-be expanding family may be moving back to Twin Falls, and if so, would she be interested in coming back to Frontier to work primarily in the loan department. With that, Karen was back at Frontier for her third, and should be final stint with the organization. With her now 40 years of on-the-job-training with Frontier, Karen not only works in the Loan Division as the Loan Portfolio Manager, she also assists anywhere needed within the Association; from clerical, to block grant editing, to administrative duties to name a few. Currently, Karen and her husband Bruce are empty nesters who live on their 180 acre family farm south of Twin Falls.

Rural Economic Development Services

Rural Economic Development Services Economic Development Professional
(208)732-5727 ext. 3013
[email protected]

Cheryl has worked in a nonprofit for ten years. She started her nonprofit career working for a local Chamber of Commerce in North Dakota. Relocating to Jerome, where she spent over five years running the Jerome Chamber of Commerce.

Cheryl began her career in curriculum development at the Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. After moving to the United States in 2000, she continued in higher education and then stayed home to raise her three children. Upon reentering the workforce, she spent a short time in banking and eventually ended up in a nonprofit. After earning her bachelor's degree, she then went on to earn an MBA degree specializing in Marketing.

Some of her successes at the Chambers include membership growth, social media marketing, and leadership program development. One of her favorite projects was launching the Youth Leadership Program, working with High School students and taking them on industry tours to learn about future jobs.

Cheryl is an accomplished writer and presenter. She has presented nationally at Chamber conventions, sharing her expertise and knowledge and authoring leadership blog posts and articles for the local newspaper. She has lived in two Canadian provinces and five US states in communities and metropolises of all sizes, giving her a broad perspective on the uniqueness of each community. Cheryl is earning a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and is passionate about serving communities and helping businesses grow. Cheryl is excited to work with Frontier and the REDS program to help small rural communities thrive. She lives in Jerome County with her husband, and together, they have eight children, with two still at home.

Areas We Serve

Including the communities within these counties.