We are Irontek.
About Us
OUR HISTORY
For 150 years, downtown Beloit was home to an enormous foundry that manufactured paper-making machines the size of football fields. When the company went bankrupt in 1999, the 800,000 square-foot space was abandoned and thousands were left without jobs. American businesswoman, Diane Hendricks, and her late husband, Ken, purchased the property in 2001 and began redeveloping the large bays into high-end commercial spaces for local companies and tech startups. The campus was named "Ironworks" to pay tribute to the early days of the manufacturing companies that called it home. Today, Ironworks Campus is home to nearly 20 companies and more than 1,500 employees.
Irontek opened in 2016 as an 8,000-square-foot coworking space on the Ironworks Campus, with a mission to "Build Beloit" by cultivating the community's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Offering a creative work space, a dynamic community of members, and a wide variety of amenities, the space filled quickly. Two expansions later, Irontek has tripled in size, serves nearly 200 members, and continues to grow and support new ideas every day.
THE FUTURE
Irontek continues to grow beyond its Beloit roots. In 2026, we opened our second location in Delafield, Wisconsin, and this December, we’ll open our third location in Boise, Idaho. As we expand into new communities, our mission remains the same: create inspiring spaces where people can connect, grow, and bring new ideas to life.
MEET THE TEAM
LAURA
PIERCE
DIRECTOR OF IRONTEK
Laura joined Irontek in 2025 with over twenty years of executive leadership experience in operations, strategy, and team development. She has led large-scale initiatives across multiple industries, optimizing processes and driving growth. Passionate about mentorship and innovation, she thrives in dynamic environments. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, country concerts, and cheering on her son at his sports events.
KERRY
VISTINE
BELOIT COMMUNITY MANAGER
Kerry brings over two decades of experience and a deep passion for community building to her role as the Beloit Community Manager. Her most recent positions include Event Manager for Geronimo Hospitality Group as well as the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce. Kerry thrives on creating authentic connections and making people feel seen, supported, and empowered—qualities she’s excited to bring to Irontek as she helps members grow their businesses and feel at home.​
BLAIR
BROWN
DELAFIELD COMMUNITY
MANAGER
Blair brings a background in hospitality, client experience, and relationship building to her role as Community Manager at Irontek Delafield. Before joining Irontek, she spent more than seven years at Village Green creating meaningful connections and exceptional experiences. A Penn State graduate in Hospitality Management, Blair is passionate about fostering community and helping people feel connected, supported, and inspired to grow.​
THERESA
SKAGGS
BOISE COMMUNITY
MANAGER
Theresa brings nearly two decades of experience in hospitality, customer relations, real estate, and aviation to her role as Community Manager at Irontek Boise. With deep roots in Idaho, she is passionate about creating meaningful connections, delivering exceptional experiences, and making people feel at home. Outside of work, Theresa enjoys traveling, riding her Harley, spending time with family, and supporting Snake River Bros, a nonprofit serving medically fragile children and their families throughout Idaho.
LYDIA
PARTEE
MEMBER COORDINATOR
Lydia brings a diverse background in hospitality, nonprofit development, youth programming, and human services to her role as Member Coordinator at Irontek Beloit. A Rockford native, she is passionate about building meaningful relationships, creating welcoming experiences, and helping people feel connected and supported. Outside of work, Lydia enjoys reading, gardening, beekeeping, thrifting, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her daughter and rescue dog.​