After serving 25 years as President of the Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) he retired in January 2022. Under his leadership, IADG became nationally recognized for implementing a comprehensive approach to both business and community development. The accomplishments and contributions of the organization have been honored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Small Business Administration, USDA Rural Development, Keep America Beautiful, and others.
Fisher is a Past President of the National Rural Economic Developers Association and the Iowa Rural Development Council. He has served on numerous boards including Iowa Community Development, Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service, and Iowa’s Small Business Development Centers.
Fisher has a Master’s degree from the University of Iowa and graduated magna cum laude from Luther College.
He and his wife, Cyndi, have three grown children and five grandkids.