Albion Economic Development Corporation
Bruce Nelson, Interim Director
Bruce Nelson has served as the AEDC Board Treasurer for many years and has recently stepped into the role of Interim Director.
He is a graduate of Albion High School. He has served as president of the Albion High School Alumni Association, instructor and vice-president for Albion Area Lifelong Learners, was a former college English teacher, and was previously a marketing director at a Fortune 500 company.
Margaret Avery, MPA, Grant Writer & Project Analyst
Margaret Avery, MPA, was raised in the Albion/Homer area and returned to the area to serve as AEDC’s Grant Writer & Project Analyst in June 2024.
Prior to joining the organization, Margaret worked in a variety of fields including managing both statewide political campaigns and nonprofit advocacy programs. With experience as an advocate for the community in multiple facets, Margaret’s passion lies within working to eliminate systemic injustices by improving the social, political, and economic landscape one day at a time.
Margaret attended Kellogg Community College and Grand Valley State University and has earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, women, gender, and sexuality and a Master of Public Administration in public policy analysis, advocacy, and evaluation.
Amber Kidder, Grants & Program Administrator
Amber Kidder joined the AEDC in October 2024 as the Grants & Program Administrator.
She was raised in Litchfield, and graduated from Trine University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and forensic psychology.
Kidder is also a qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP) and children's mental health professional (CMHP) who previously served as a juvenile probation officer, community outreach specialist and coordinator, and children's case manager for the Branch County Mental Health Authority.
She has experience working with individuals and communities to advocate for and address unmet needs through applied behavior analysis, community relations, and event coordination.
In her free time, Kidder serves as a volunteer firefighter, and enjoys spending time with her dogs and being outside year-round, especially hiking and snowmobiling.