Working Together to Achieve Economic Prosperity

Learn more about the Elmore County Rural Development Organization

Small businesses in rural communities are often isolated from the services they need to grow. That’s where Elmore County Rural Development Organization (ECRDO) comes in. We partner with state and local agencies in Elmore County, ID to help entrepreneurs explore financing options, obtain permits and acquire a workforce.
Our organization is funded by the State of Idaho, Elmore County and the City of Glenns Ferry.

Our board members



The ECRDO oversight board is comprised of local and state representatives that provide direction on projects. Our current board members are…
Rena Kerfoot- Chairman
Steve Alderman-Vice Chairman
David Payne-Secretary
City of Glenns Ferry-Treasurer
Crystal Rodgers-Elmore County Commissioner
Billy Galloska-Mayor, Glenns Ferry
Derek Janousek-Glenns Ferry Fire Department
Joel Cruz-Elmore County Land Use
Paris Dickerson-Idaho Power
Jerry Miller-Idaho Department of Commerce, BRE Director