DANVILLE — The Vermilion Advantage Board of Directors announced Thursday that Tracy Wahlfeldt has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Vermilion Advantage.
Wahlfeldt, who will replace Mike Marron, who resigned last week, will officially begin her role on Monday, Oct. 27, according to news release from Vermilion Advantage.
Her role will 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, according to the release.
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.
“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 in the release. “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.