MDC Board of Directors

Madison Development Corporation is managed by a 13-member Board of Directors comprised of area business and community leaders. The Mayor of Madison appoints eight of the Directors, and five members are elected by MDC membership. Any Dane County resident, business, or person employed in the county is eligible to be a member of MDC’s Board of Directors.

Lorrie Heinemann - President & CEO

Lorrie Heinemann is President & CEO of Madison Development Corporation, and she is responsible for the growth and development of the organization and its employees. Supported by MDC’s Board and Advisory Committees, Lorrie sets and maintains the course for the operations of the organization, in addition to coordinating media and municipal relations.

Abbie Wallhaus – VP of Finance & CFO
Direct: 608.571.3232

Abbie Wallhaus is VP of Finance & CFO for Madison Development Corporation. As a key member of MDC’s Executive Management Team, Wallhaus will oversee all accounting and finance functions for MDC and its affiliates; ensuring MDC’s accounting and financial operations are handled with efficiency and integrity. 

Juan Gomez - VP of Lending & Investments

Direct: 608.455.0320

Email: lending@mdcorp.org                

Juan Gomez is VP of Lending & Investments for Madison Development Corporation. As a key member of MDC’s Executive Management Team, Gomez will oversee the Lending & Investments Division for MDC and its affiliate, Dane County Development Corporation.

Cashton Laufenberg – Director of Property Management
Direct: 608.424.8925

Cashton Laufenberg is Director of Property Management for Madison Development Corporation. In this role, Cashton oversees all of MDC’s rental properties, as well as the MDC employees and partners who help keep the units operating at full capacity. His responsibilities include conducting property tours and showings, tenant issue management, identifying deficiencies at properties, and coordinating maintenance-related solutions to these issues; all accomplished within MDC budgeting guidelines.

Connor Schessler – Property Manager
Direct: 608.455.0762

Connor Schessler is a Property Manager for Madison Development Corporation. Connor’s responsibilities include conducting property tours and showings, tenant issue management, identifying deficiencies at properties, and coordinating solutions for a designated set of MDC’s housing portfolio. 

Karen Birrenkott - Leasing & Compliance Specialist
Direct: 608.424.2679

Karen Birrenkott is the Leasing & Compliance Specialist for Madison Development Corporation. Karen's responsibilities include processing tenant applications, renewals, and creating leases and renewals. She ensures that all City, State, and Federal leasing regulations are followed and completes compliance reports.

Jillian Schaefer - Lending Analyst
Direct: 608.571.3302

Jillian Schaefer is a Lending Analyst at Madison Development Corporation and Investor Relations Director for the Dane Workforce Housing Fund. She helps to manage MDC’s portfolio and tracks compliance items and job creation. Jillian effectively manages communications between investors, portfolio companies, advisors and the MDC lending team.

Dani Klitzka – Leasing & Office Manager
Direct: 608.424.8874

Dani Klitzka is the Leasing & Office Manager for Madison Development Corporation. Dani serves as office coordinator and ensures excellent customer service by being the first point of contact for potential tenants. Her responsibilities include processing applications, creating leases & renewals, and maintaining the website. She also provides accounting support by processing tenant payments and vendor bills, and administrative support along with event coordination.