Austin Wheelock, CEcD
Executive Director

Represents county economic development at regional, state and federal levels; prepares all contracts and budgets; CEO of the County of Oswego IDA and Oswego County Civic Facilites Corporation; responsible for business outreach, prospect development and deal closings; serves on the CNY REDC.

Kevin LaMontagne
Business Finance Director

Assists with financial underwriting for loan applicants, assists with packaging SBA loans, monitors loans with OOC, the County of Oswego IDA and SBA, works as liaison to the banking community, CFO of the County of Oswego IDA and Oswego County Civic Facilites Corporation.

Natalie Glosek
Communications Coordinator

Natalie joined Operation Oswego County in 2026 to support the organization's public relations and public information efforts. Natalie supports internal and external communications with key stakeholders and coordination of public-facing materials related to economic development projects, programs, and events.

Nathan Emmons
Economic Development Manager

Nathan leads business recruitment, retention, and project development efforts for Operation Oswego County. Since joining OOC in 2023, he has advanced high-impact initiatives and strengthened partnerships with local businesses. In his role, he focuses on developing key sites, managing real estate strategies, and securing funding opportunities that drive investment and growth in Oswego County.

Karen Perwitz
Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Karen brings many years of experience and dedication to her role at Operation Oswego County. Starting as the organization's receptionist, she has advanced into finance, reporting, and compliance, where she ensures accuract and accountability. In her current position, she oversees financial and regulatory operations for OOC and the County of Oswego IDA, while supporting projects that receive financial assistance.

Amber Miller
Administrative & Marketing Coordinator

Amber supports both marketing and office administration efforts at Operation Oswego County. Since joining in 2024, her role has expanded to supporting marketing and promotional efforts that position Oswego County as a competitive place to do business, developing branding and visual content across all mediums that support the organization's mission, and provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office and staff.