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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
Baxton, Antonio Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Southwest Account Manager 618 979 2538
Beck, Josh Missouri Partnership Business Recruitment Manager 314 725 0949
Chung, Chris Missouri Partnership President & CEO 573 808 0089
Pruitt, Dennis Missouri Partnership Vice President International Business Recruitment 314 954 0522
Young, Kim Missouri Partnership Vice President Business Recruitment 314 308 1990
Heimericks, Mike Missouri Department of Economic Development Sr. 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 Sr. Vice President-Economic Development 314 444 1140
Leonard, Linda St. Louis RCGA Vice President-Economic Development 314 444 1138
Schneider, Eric St. Louis RCGA Director Public Policy Research 314 444 1148
Local Illinois Economic Development Partners
Name Organization Title Phone
Albrecht, Shari Macoupin Economic Development Partnership Executive Director 217 556 8696
Awsumb, Drew City Fairview Heights City Administrator 618 489 2030
Ayers, Nicole City of East St. Louis Project Manager 618 482 6722
Barnes, Deanna Village of Hartford Admin. Assistant & Project Manager 618 251 2681 Ext. 15
Beach, Terry St. Clair County Economic Development Economic Development Director 618 277 6600 Ext. 2672
Borum, Art South Central Illinois Growth Alliance Director 618 545 3403
Bristow, Monica RiverBend Growth Association President 618 467 2280
Brown, Rosemarie Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Madison County Executive Vice President 618 876 6400
Catalano, William Village of Pontoon Beach Economic Development Director 618 931 6100 Ext. 18
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 Land Use Planner 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
Givens, JoAnn City of Vandalia Director of Economic Development 618 283 1152
Gray Jr., Charles City of Swansea Mayor 618 234 0044
Gustafson, Jeanne City of Centralia Economic Development Director 618 533 7622
Haroian, Janet University Park, SUIE, 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
Kennett, Erika Alliance of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon Executive Director 618 656 7601
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
Mann, Paul City of Collinsville Development Director 618 346 5200
McKeehan, Patrick Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois Executive Director 618 692 9745
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
Schauster, Eric City of Belleville Economic Development Specialist/Grants Coordinator 618 233 6810 Ext. 249
Schneider, Nancy City of Wood River Finance Director/Treasurer 618 251 3131
Stephens, Lisa City of Greenville Assistant City Manager 618 664 1644
Stoecklin, David Madison County Government Executive Director 618 296 4310
Terveer, Kevin Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission Business Finance Specialist 618 344 4250
Tolliver, Tim City of Fairview Heights Director, Land Use and Development 618 489 2060
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
Allison, Sandy Washington County IDA Executive Director 573 438 6196
Anselm, Sam City of Ferguson Assistant to the City Manager 314 524 5158
Arndt, James City of St. Clair City Administrator 636 629 0333 Ext. 6
Bannister, Pat St. Louis Development Corporation Director Business Development 314 259 3474
Boon, Nadine City of St. Charles Director of Economic Development 636 949 3231
Brown, Patty City of O'Fallon Economic Development Coordinator 636 379 5510
Buchanan, Rosie The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County Assistant Executive Director 636 797 6221
Buckner, Tara The Greater St. Louis Empowerment Zone Executive Director 314 241 0002
Campbell, Donna St. Louis Development Corporation Marketing Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 331
Cantlon, Sarah City of Chesterfield Community Services & Economic Development Specialist 636 537 6720
Carter, Gary City of Clayton Economic Developer 314 290 8467
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 Project Director 314 615 5038
Cox, David City of Hazelwood Economic Developer 314 513 5011
Crabtree, Gary City of Fenton Planning Director 636 349 8110
Crim, Rodney St. Louis Development Corporation Executive Director 314 259 3441
Dailey, Ellen City of Brentwood Director of Planning & Development/Assistant City Administrator 314 963 8629
Davis-Wellington, Jackie St. Louis County Economic Council Sr. V.P. of Real Estate and Community Development 314 615 3962
Drachnik, Scott Economic Development Center of St. Charles County Sr. Vice President of Business Development and Marketing 636 441 6880 Ext. 243
Dubruiel, Daniel City of Wildwood City Administrator 636 458 0440
Eckrich, Jim City of Crestwood City Administrator 314 729 4722
Eddens, Shirley City of Wentzville Economic Development Dept. 636 327 5101
Etcher, Steve Booneslick Regional Planning Commission Executive Director 636 456 3473
Falloon, Mark City of Sullivan City Administrator 573 468 4612
Farrell, Kevin The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis Sr. Director of Economic Development & Housing Development 314 436 6500
Frank, Robert City of Hazelwood Assistant City Manager 314 513 5011
Gaines, David Montgomery City Growth Inc Economic Development Director 573 564 3802
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
Hall, Greg City of Arnold Director of Administration 636 296 2100
Hardcastle, Kelly Lincoln County Services 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
Hood, Ada City of Ellisville Director of Planning/Community Development 636 227 9660 Ext. 3042
Hunter, Anna City of Eureka Director of Economic Development 636 938 5233
Kerlagon, Jane Special School District Business/Labor Relations Liason 314 989 8531
Koehnemann, Nikki City of Crestwood Assistant to the City Manager 314 729 4718
Klump, Kerry Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 636 462 8769
Kraintz, Frank City of Manchester Director of Planning & Zoning/Economic Development 636 227 1385 Ext 107
L'Ecuyer, Rachelle City of Maplewood Director of Community Development 314 646 3607
Langdon, Paul City of Creve Coeur Director of Community Development 314 782 2501
Leezer, David St. Louis County Economic Council Vice President 314 615 5065
Levin, Mark City of Maryland Heights City Administrator 314 291 6550
Lewis, Scott City of Cottleville City Administrator 636 498 6464
Malberg, Libbey City of Chesterfield Asst. City Administrator for Economic and Community Development 636 537 6721
Markworth, Paul City of Lake Saint Louis City Administrator 636 625 1200
Morgan, Julie City of Rock Hill Mayor 314 968 1410
Oldenburg, Richard City of Washington Director of Economic Development 636 390 1004
Padella, Michael City of Weldon Spring City Administrator 636 441 2110 Ext. 102
Pathak, Shashi City of O'Fallon Director 636-379-5510
Powers, Julie City of St. Peters Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development 636 477 6600 Ext. 305
Pratt, Cathy City of St. Peters Group Manager - Engineering & Development Services 636 477 6600 Ext. 203
Prestemon, Gregory Economic Development Center of St. Charles County President & CEO 636 441 6880 Ext. 226
Rasmussen, Doug St. Louis County Economic Council Vice President, Business Development 314 629 5359
Rauls, Sam The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County Executive Director 636 797 5336
Reed, Dawn St. Louis Development Corp. Site Selection Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 344
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
Russell, Bob City of Florissant Director of Economic Development 314 839 7690
Schlenther, Michelle City of Warrenton Economic Development Specialist 636 456 3535
Seddon, Bill St. Louis Development Corporation Manager, Business Retention & Attraction 314 259 3415
Seemayer, Chris City of Brentwood City Administrator 314 962 4800
Shaw, John City of Ferguson City Manager 314 524 5151
Snyder, Krista Washington County IDA Assistant Director 573 438 6196
Steelman, Sheila City of Pacific Community Development Director 636 271 0500 Ext. 222
Sterman, Eric City of Ellisville Assistant City Manager 636 227 9660
Stuckey, Michelle St. Louis Development Corporation Business Development Specialist 314 622 3400 Ext. 375
Sukanek, Andrea Franklin County Senior County Planner 636 583 7318
Swank, Robert City of Wentzville Economic Development Director 636 639 2015
Turvey, Brad City Dardenne Prairie Director of Community Development 636 561 1718 Ext. 2
Welch, Happy City of Pevely City Administrator 636 475 4452
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
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
Koepke, Robert Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Emeritus Professor 618 656 9054
Lewis, Bob Development Strategies Principal 314 421 2800
Long, Steve St. Louis Community College Director 314 539 5311
Mudge, Greg Mudge Professional Services Director of Economic Development 618 692 7262
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
Schindler, Matt The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis Economic Development Associate 314 436 6500 Ext. 223
Smith, Tim Southwestern Illinois College Business Solutions Analyst 618 235 5569
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
Marty, Cheryl World Trade Center Acting Director 314 615 8141
Nowak, Tim World Trade Center Executive Director 314 425 3344
Simek, Corey U.S. Export Assistance Center Director 314 425 3344
Corporations
Name Organization Title Phone
Sweet, Jeffrey The Boeing Company State & Local Government Relations 314 234 9531
Infrastructure
Name Organization Title Phone
Rail
Borg, Wayne Union Pacific Railroad Senior Business Manager 630 794 5155
Moore, Barbara Union Pacific Railroad Senior Business Manager-Industrial Development 816 399 1666
Moose, Jesse Norfolk Southern Corp. Industrial Development Manager 314 679 1884
Nixon, Jennifer Metro. Senior Vice President 314 982 1400
Wagoner, Jeffrey CSX Transportation Manager, Regional Development 630 904 1493
Airport
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 Fed. Bldg. General Manager 618 282 3807
Wilmsmeyer, Dennis Tri-City Port District General Manager 618 877 8444
Wydra, Robert Tri-City Regional Port District Executive Director 618 877 8444
Utilities
Chell, Michael Ameren Business Development Executive 314 554 2375
Hurd, Kevin Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Manager of Branch Offices 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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