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Regional Economic Development Network


To further assist you, Greater St. Louis Inc. is affiliated with more than 100 economic development agencies at the state, county and city levels, as well as resources associated with utilities, research parks, transportation entities, international trade organizations, empowerment zones, and work-force education and development organizations. Members are committed to working toward the common goal of greater growth for the St. Louis region.

State Economic Development Partners
Name Organization Title Phone
Alias, Subash Missouri Partnership Vice President of Business Recruitment 573 725 0949
Chung, Chris Missouri Partnership President & CEO 573 808 0089
Pruitt, Dennis Missouri Partnership Vice President International Business Recruitment 314 954 0522
Archer, Jason Missouri Department of Economic Development Business Development Manager, Automotive Industry 573 751 5098
Heimericks, Mike Missouri Department of Economic Development Senior Project Manager 573 751 9051
Koch, Edie Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Southwest Region Manager 618 346 3816
Li, Yan Missouri Department of Economic Development International Trade Manager
Business Development and Trade
573 751 7549
Ribley, Warren Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director 217 785 6280
Stombaugh, Mark Missouri Department of Economic Development Project Manager 573 522 1316
Regional Economic Development Partners
Name Organization Title Phone
Alexander, Jim St. Louis RCGA Vice President for Business Recruitment 314 444 1135
Alexander, Tim St. Louis RCGA Director Business Research and Analysis 314 444 1146
Becklenberg, Lori St. Louis RCGA Director - Business Recruitment, Office 314 444 1193
Copilevitz, Louis St. Louis RCGA Director - Business Recruitment, Industrial 314 444 1139
Johnson, Steve St. Louis RCGA Executive Vice President-Economic Development 314 444 1140
Leonard, Linda St. Louis RCGA Vice President-Economic Development 314 444 1138
Schneider, Eric St. Louis RCGA Senior Director for Energy and Environment 314 444 1148
Sergenian, Ruth St. Louis RCGA Director, Economic Policy, Analysis and Chief Economist 314 444 1125
Local Illinois Economic Development Partners
Name Organization Title Phone
Albrecht, Shari Macoupin Economic Development Partnership Executive Director 217 556 8696
Arell-Martinez, Debbie O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 618 632 3377
Asselmeier, Matthew City of Alton Public Relations, City Council Liason 618 436 3500
Awsumb, Drew City Fairview Heights City Administrator 618 489 2030
Baker, Lynn City of East St. Louis Project Manager 618 482 6771
Barnes, Deanna Village of Hartford Projects Manager 618 251 2681 Ext. 15
Beach, Terry St. Clair County Economic Development Economic Development Director 618 277 6600 Ext. 2672
Boeckenstedt, Don City of Staunton Economic and Land Development Commission 618 635 2233
Borum, Art South Central Illinois Growth Alliance Director 618 545 3403
Bowden, Jamie Village of Glen Carbon Village Administrator 618 288 2614
Brandmeyer, Matt Madison County Planning and Development Planning and Development Administrator 618 692 7040
Bristow, Monica RiverBend Growth Association President 618 467 2280
Brown, Rosemarie Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Madison County Executive Vice President 618 876 6400
Ellis, Paul City of Columbia Director of Community and Economic Development 618 281 7144
Ferry, Jonathan City of Granite City Economic Development Director 618 452 6213
Feuquay, Nora University of Illinois Extension Extension Unit Educator, Community and Economic Development 618 939 3434
Flannery, Tonya City of Litchfield Economic Development Director 217 324 5253
Fultz, Emily City of Belleville Manager of Economic Development and Planning 618 233 6810 Ext. 249
Funk, Pam City of O'Fallon Assistant to the City Administrator 618 624 4500 Ext. 1212
Gasparich,Joe Southwestern Illinois Development Authority Assistant Director 618 345 3400
Gilmore, Alan Jerseyville County Business Association CEO 618 639 5222
Groner, Steve Illinois Small Business Development Center Director 618 545 3260
Gustafson, Jeanne City of Centralia Economic Development Director 618 533 7622
Haroian, Janet University Park, SIUE, INC Operations Manager 618 659 9300
Herzog, John Madison County Community Development Economic Development Coordinator 618 692 7040 ext. 4396
Jones, Matthew Madison County Employment & Training Department Business Assistance Representative 618 296 4315
Jouett, Cheryl Madison County Community Development Administrator 618 692 7040 Ext. 4519
Kerin, Janice St. Clair County Economic Development Department Program Manager 618 277 6600 Ext. 2671
Lengerman, John Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 618 233 2015
Liebson, Elliot City of Mascoutah Economic Development Coordinator 618 566 2964
Lundy, Mike Southwestern Illinois Development Authority Executive Director 618 345 3400
Lurkins, Scott City of Greenville Economic Development Coordinator 618 664 1644
Mann, Paul City of Collinsville Director of Economic Development/TIF 618 346 5200
Morani, James Village of New Baden Village Administrator 618-588-3813
Peck, Lisa Madison County Community Development Planner 618 692 7040
Pennekamp, James University Park, SIUE, INC Executive Director 618 692 9300
Roggio, Phil City of Alton Director of Development and Housing 618 463 3532
Ross, Norman Greater East St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Manager 618 271 2855
Schanuel, Scott Leadership Council Southwest Illinois Interim Executive Director 618 692 9745
Schauster, Eric City of Belleville Economic Development Specialist/Grants Coordinator 618 233 6810 Ext. 249
Stoecklin, David Madison County Government Executive Director 618 296 4310
Terveer, Kevin Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission Business Finance Specialist 618 344 4250
Tyler, Tom Village of Swansea Business Development Director 618 234 0044
White, Eric Village of Dupo Director Planning & Development 618 286 3280
Willey, David City of Greenville City Manager 618 664 1644
Local Missouri Economic Development Partners
Name Organization Title Phone
Abbey, Kerin Economic Development Center of St. Charles County Business Resource Program Director 636 441 6880 Ext. 230
Aiken, Tom City of Ballwin Assistant City Administrator 636 207 2320
Bannister, Pat St. Louis Development Corporation Director Business Development 314 259 3474
Bish, Dan City of Arnold Economic Development/Planner 636 282 2378
Boehmer, Don St. Charles County Government Director of Intergovernmental Affairs 636 949 1876
Brown, Patty City of O'Fallon Economic Development Coordinator 636 379 5510
Bryant, Ed St. Louis County Economic Council Vice President Economic Development Collaborative 314 615 5065
Buchanan, Rosie The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County Assistant Executive Director 636 797 6221
Campbell, Donna St. Louis Development Corporation Marketing Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 331
Carter, Gary City of Clayton Economic Developer 314 290 8467
Childers, Rick City of St. Clair City Administrator 636 629 0333 Ext. 6
Christensen, Jaysen City of Creve Coeur Assistant to the City Administrator 314 872 2516
Clay, Ivie St. Louis Development Corporation Director of Communications 314 622 3400 Ext. 213
Coleman, Denny St. Louis County Economic Council President and CEO 314 615 7664
Collins, Derek St. Louis County Workforce Development Supervisor Business Services 314 679 3522
Conners, Monica St. Louis County Economic Council Vice President Business Retention and Expansion, Business Development 314 615 5038
Cox, David City of Hazelwood Economic Developer 314 513 5011
Crabtree, Gary City of Fenton Planning Director 636 349 8110
Crawford, Angela St. Clair Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 636 629 1889
Crim, Rodney St. Louis Development Corporation Executive Director 314 259 3441
Davis-Wellington, Jackie St. Louis County Economic Council Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Community Development 314 615 3962
DiPlacido, Daniel City of Rock Hill Mayor 314 968 1410
Doty, Dawn St. Louis Development Corp. Site Selection Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 344
Drachnik, Scott Economic Development Center of St. Charles County Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing 636 441 6880 Ext. 243
Dubruiel, Daniel City of Wildwood City Administrator 636 458 0440
Eastman, Petree City of Crestwood City Administrator 314 729 4722
Eddens, Shirley City of Wentzville Economic Development Department 636 327 5101
Etcher, Steve Booneslick Regional Planning Commission Executive Director 636 456 3473
Farrell, Kevin The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis Senior Director of Economic Development & Housing Development 314 436 6500
Featherston, Barb St. Louis County Economic Council Senior Project Manager, Chrysler Regional Redevelopment Strategy 314 615 7663
Filbert-Zacher, Laura City of University City Economic Development Manager 314 505 8522
Frank, Robert City of Hazelwood Assistant City Manager 314 513 5011
Girondo, Karen City of Wright City Economic Developer 636 745 3101
Graves, Joseph City of Union Director of Economic Development 636 583 3600
Green-Beldner, Lynne City of Wildwood Deputy City Administrator 636 458 0440
Hagaman, Karin St. Louis Development Corporation Major Project Manager 314 622 3400 Ext. 222
Hardcastle, Kelly Lincoln County Services Administrator 636 528 6182
Hardy, J.T. City of Sullivan City Administrator 636 528 6182
Heckart, Amy City of St. Peters Economic Development Coordinator 636 477 6600 Ext. 204
Herring, Michael City of Chesterfield City Administrator 636 537 4711
Hylton, Pam City of Ferguson Assistant to the City Administrator 314 524 5158
Klump, Kerry Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 636 462 8769
Knoll, John City of St. Charles Manager, Retail Development 636 949 3231
Koehnemann, Nikki City of Crestwood Assistant to the City Manager 314 729 4718
Kraintz, Frank City of Manchester Director of Planning & Zoning/Economic Development 636 227 1385 Ext 107
Krueger, Brian City of Pine Lawn City Administrator 314 261 5500
L'Ecuyer, Rachelle City of Maplewood Director of Community Development 314 646 3607
Lamb, Darren City of Washington Community and Economic Development Director 636 390 1004
Lamping, Pat Development Corporation of Jefferson County Executive Director 636 797 5336
Langdon, Paul City of Creve Coeur Director of Community Development 314 782 2501
Leezer, David City of St. Charles Director of Economic Development 636 949 3231
Levin, Mark City of Maryland Heights City Administrator 314 291 6550
Lewis, Scott City of Cottleville City Administrator 636 498 6464
McDowell, Michael City of Olivette City Manager 314 993 0444 ext. 5200
Malberg-Tucker, Libbey City of Chesterfield Assistant City Administrator for Economic and Community Development 636 537 6721
Markworth, Paul City of Lake Saint Louis City Administrator 636 625 1200
Morris, Natalie City of Berkeley Economic Development Director 314 473 1105
Owens, Craig City of Clayton City Manager 314 290 8400
Padella, Michael City of Weldon Spring City Administrator 636 441 2110 Ext. 102
Perkins, Mark City of Creve Coeur City Administrator 31472 2511
Perney, Larry Northwest Chamber of Commerce President 314 291 2131
Potts, Doug St. Louis County Economic Council Project Manager 314 615 7616
Powers, Julie City of St. Peters Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development 636 477 6600 Ext. 305
Prestemon, Gregory Economic Development Center of St. Charles County President & CEO 636 441 6880 Ext. 226
Rasmussen, Doug St. Louis County Economic Council Senior Vice President, Business Development 314 629 5359
Riganti, Andrea City of University City Acting Director 314 505 8516
Rost, Russell City of Union City Administrator 636 583 3600
Roth, Steve City of New Haven City Administrator 573 237 2349
Rothmel, Sharon The City of Town & Country Planning Director 314 432 6606
Rottjakob, Ellen City of Brentwood Director of Planning & Development/Assistant City Administrator 314 963 8629
Russell, Bob City of Florissant Director of Economic Development 314 839 7690
Schindler, Matt The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis Economic Development Associate 314 436 6500 Ext. 223
Schlenther, Michelle City of Warrenton Economic Development Specialist 636 456 3535
Seddon, Bill St. Louis Development Corporation Manager, Business Retention & Attraction 314 259 3415
Selby, Harold City of Pacific City Administrator 636 271 0500 Ext. 13
Shaw, John City of Ferguson City Manager 314 524 5151
Snyder, Krista Washington County IDA Executive Director 573 438 6196
Stone, Julianne Eastwest Gateway Manager 314 421 4220
Stuckey, Michelle St. Louis Development Corporation Business Development Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 375
Toser-Aldaz, Lenore City of O'Fallon Assistant City Administrator 636 379 5538
Tucker, Larry City of Wentzville Executive Director 636 327 5101
Turvey, Brad City Dardenne Prairie Director of Community Development 636 561 1718 Ext. 2
Walker, Lehman City of University City City Manager 314 505 8534
Welch, Happy City of Festus City Administrator 636 937 4694 est. 322
Welsh, Shelley City of University City Mayor 314 505 8606
Williams, Otis St. Louis Development Corporation Deputy Director Real Estate 314 622 3400 Ext. 269
Williams, Walt City of Farmington Economic Development Director 573 756 4450
Wilson, Terry Franklin County Planning and Zoning Franklin County Commissioner 636 583 6358
Wood, Julie City of Eureka Executive Director 636 938 5233
Zoll, Rebecca North County Inc. Executive Director 314 895 6241
Workforce Organizations
Name Organization Title Phone
Bosworth, Steve Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center Account Manager 618 201 5291
Kenney, Lisa Southwestern Illinois College Business Solutions Analyst 618 222 5311
Lewis, Bob Development Strategies Principal 314 421 2800
Long, Steve St. Louis Community College Director 314 539 5311
Mantle, Donna Missouri Career Center Business Representative 314 877 0001 ext. 103
Mudge, Greg Mudge Professional Services Director of Economic Development 618 692 7262
Pettet, Gretchen East Central College Executive Director, Center for Workforce Development 636 584 6535
Rienbolt, Lynette Southwestern Illinois College Director, Center for Training Innovations 618 222 5291
Robison, Don St. Louis Community College Center Senior Manager 314 539 5349
Rogg, Mike Special School District Director of Career and Technical Education 314 989 8243
Ugweje, Joyce St. Louis County Workforce Development Program Manager Workforce Development 314 679 3336
Wills, Yvonne St. Charles Community College Dean of Corporate & Community Development 636 922 8315
Trade
Name Organization Title Phone
Bradley, Tom Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Superintendent 314 655 1611
Gottlieb, Margaret US Department of Commerce International Trade Specialist 314 425 3348
Nowak, Tim World Trade Center Executive Director 314 615 8141
Simek, Corey U.S. Export Assistance Center Director 314 425 3308
Infrastructure
Name Organization Title Phone
Rail
Borg, Wayne Union Pacific Railroad Senior Business Manager 630 794 5155
Jeffers, Paul Norfolk Southern Corp Industrial Development Manager 314 679 1880
Langa, John Metro Vice President of Economic Development 314 982 1418
Moore, Barbara Union Pacific Railroad Senior Business Manager-Industrial Development 816 399 1666
Nixon, Jennifer Metro Senior Vice President 314 982 1400
Wagoner, Jeffrey CSX Transportation Manager, Regional Development 630 904 1493
Airport
Cantwell, Tim Mid America St. Louis Airport Airport Director 618 566 5240
Kinsey, Brian Lambert St. Louis International Airport Airport Business and Marketing Manager 314 426 8079
McDaniel, Bob St. Louis Downtown Airport Director 618 337 6060
Miller, David St. Louis Regional Airport Executive Director 618 259 2531
Port
Andres, George Kaskaskia Regional Port General Manager 618 282 3807
Miles, Frank America's Central Port Business Development Manager 618 452 4463
Wilmsmeyer, Dennis America's Central Port Executive Director 618 877 8444
Utilities
Chell, Michael Ameren Business Development Executive 314 554 2375
Curran, Jim Electrical Connection Director of Business Development 314 781 0755
Hurd, Kevin Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Manager Member Services 636 441 7410
Ext. 231
Jones Jr., Andrew Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc. Director of Business Development & Marketing 618 664 1025
Kearney, Mike Ameren Manager, Economic Development 314 554 2304
Simorka, Dave The Laclede Group, Inc. Manager, Commercial & Industrial Marketing 314 342 0679
Smallwood, Skip Ameren Business Development Executive Economic Development 573 651 5629
Warren, Steve Ameren Business Development Executive 217 424 7397
Wattles, Alan Monroe County Electric Co-Operative, Inc. President/CEO 618 939 7171
Welge, Cheryl Ameren Business Development Executive 314 554 2395




 
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