Zetts named Menomonee Valley Partners executive director

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Corey Zetts

Sean Ryan

Reporter- Milwaukee Business Journal

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Corey Zetts, who has worked for Menomonee Valley Partners Inc. since 2005, is taking over as the organization's executive director.

Zetts has served as acting executive director of the organization since September, when previous director Laura Bray stepped down to become CEO of BIOforward Inc.

"The valley has been an incredible success to date, but there is much work ahead," Zetts said. "Throughout the valley, there are 70 acres poised for redevelopment in the heart of the city, and this means significant potential for further job creation, environmental restoration and improved connections to surrounding neighborhoods."

Zetts takes over during a transition period for the Menomonee Valley. The city is working on an updated long-range plan to guide future development in the valley. The Menomonee Valley Partners will craft a new plan of action based on that report.

Zetts was involved with the development of the Canal Commerce Center and Menomonee Valley Industrial Center, creation of Three Bridges Park and extensions of the Hank Aaron State Trail, among other initiatives.

Reporter Sean Ryan covers commercial and residential real estate for the Milwaukee Business Journal and through the Real Estate Roundup blog on the website. He also covers construction, highways and public transit.