Della Rucker With more than 20 years in urban planning, economic development and community revitalization, Della Rucker is more than just a planner and economic development specialist. She is one of only four known individuals to hold professional certification in both planning and economic development.

Her expertise includes fiscal impact analysis, economic diversification strategies, market analysis and economic structure analysis, comprehensive planning and public participation. Calling on her previous experiences as an English teacher and journalist, Della has created new processes to elicit the feedback necessary to move projects forward. Her professional experience also includes proprietorship of a cultural resources management consulting firm in northern Wisconsin.