Jim Wyse joined the Fulton County Economic Development Corporation in April of 2025 as Executive Director. Jim began his professional journey as an insurance agent specializing in employee benefits before transitioning into public service. His twelve-year tenure as the Mayor of Archbold was marked by strong leadership and dedication to community development. In recognition of his contributions to economic growth, he was honored as the 2008 Archbold Citizen of the Year.

Beyond public office, Jim served as a Regional Manager for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), gaining valuable experience in workforce-related initiatives. More recently, he played a pivotal role as the Economic Development Coordinator for Archbold and as the Director of Strategic Networks at the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP). In these roles, he worked closely with local leaders across the RGP’s 17-county territory, strengthening regional economic collaboration and business expansion efforts.

Jim’s dedication to public service and economic progress has been widely recognized, most recently with the 2024 Excellence in Public Service Award from Fulton County. His leadership and strategic vision make him an excellent choice to lead the FCEDC into its next chapter of growth and prosperity.

Jim and his wife, Janet, reside in Archbold. They are proud parents of four adult children and grandparents to nine grandchildren.