Missouri Economic Development Council

[ Click on the Map for an Alphabetical Listing of Members per District,
on the First Letter of the Member's Last Name, or CLICK HERE for a listing of Out-of-State Members ]

District 3

Allison , Ted CEcD

President/CEO
St. Joseph Metro Chamber

3003 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph , MO 64506

Phone: 816-364-4485 Ext:
Fax: 816-364-4873
Website: www.saintjoseph.com
Email: allison@saintjoseph.com
District: 3

Alpert , Jo Ann

1551 SW 25th Road
Kingsville , MO 64061

Phone: 816-597-3353 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: jalpert@suncoastnetworks.com
District: 3

Anderson , Stace

President
Septagon Construction Co., Inc.

113 E. 3rd St.
Sedalia , MO 65301

Phone: 660-827-5955 Ext:
Fax: 660-826-8058
Website: www.septagon.com
Email: sanderson@septagon.com
District: 3

Arbo , Steve

City Manager
City of Lee's Summit

220 SE Green
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: 816-969-1023 Ext:
Fax: (816) 969-1020
Website: www.lees-summit.mo.us
Email: stephen.arbo@lees-summit.mo.us
District: 3

Arnold , Craig

A New Opportunity

3619 S. Haden Dr.
Independence , MO 64055

Phone: (816) 729-8368 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: cmainkc@yahoo.com; cmainkc@gmail.com
District: 3

Atchison , Christa

Executive Director
Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce

200 S. Main St.
Clinton , MO 64735

Phone: 660-885-8166 Ext:
Fax: 660-885-8168
Website: www.clintonmo.com
Email: christa@clintonmo.com
District: 3

Barton , Alexa

City Administrator
City of Grain Valley

711 Main St.
Grain Valley , MO 64029

Phone: 816-847-6200 Ext:
Fax: 816-847-6209
Website:
Email: abarton@cityofgrainvalley.org
District: 3

Bell , Morgan

Real Estate and Business Development Doordinator
Platte County EDC

11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 400
Kansas City , MO 64153

Phone: 816-270-2119 Ext:
Fax: 816-270-2135
Website:
Email: mbell@plattecountyedc.com
District: 3

Brantner , Tracy CEcD/CED

Executive Director
Johnson County Economic Development Corp.

300 N Holden St., Suite 301
Warrensburg , MO 64093

Phone: (660) 747-0244 Ext:
Fax: (660) 747-0620
Website: www.growjocomo.com
Email: growjocomo@earthlink.net
District: 3

Brown , Donna

Economic Development Director
City of Higginsville
P. O. Box 110
1922 Main
Higginsville , MO 64037

Phone: (660) 584-2106 Ext:
Fax: (660) 584-2953
Website: www.higginsville.org
Email: ecdevdir@ctcis.net
District: 3

Bruns , Nancy CCE

President
Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce

220 S.E. Main
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: (816) 524-2424 Ext:
Fax: (816) 524-5246
Website: www.lschamber.com
Email: nbruns@lschamber.com
District: 3

Burch , Robin

Energy Consultant
KCP&L

PO Box 418679
Kansas City , MO 64141

Phone: 816-556-2157 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: robin.burch@kcpl.com
District: 3

Carter , Carlen

Mayor
City of Weston

300 Main
Weston , MO 64098

Phone: 816-640-2752 Ext:
Fax: 816-640-2915
Website:
Email: westoncityhall@embarqmail.com
District: 3

Christle , Linda CEcD

Executive Director
Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County

3615 W. Broadway, 3rd floor
Sedalia , MO 65301

Phone: 660-827-0884 Ext:
Fax: 660-827-2550
Website: www.SedaliaMoED.com
Email: Linda.Christle@SedaliaMoED.com
District: 3

Clapp , Gary

President/CEO
Institute for Industrial and Applied Life Sciences

4221 Mitchell Ave
St. Joseph , MO 64507

Phone: 816-749-4012 Ext:
Fax: 816-749-4011
Website:
Email: gclapp@missouriwestern.edu
District: 3

Clarke , Jim

Economic Development Director
City of Odessa

203 So. 2nd St.
Odessa , MO 64076

Phone: 816-263-1604 Ext:
Fax: 816-633-4985
Website:
Email: economicdevelopment@cityofodessamo.com
District: 3

Cole , Thomas CEcD

Administrator - Economic Development
City of Raytown

10000 East 59th Street
Raytown , MO 64133

Phone: 816-737-6091 Ext:
Fax: 816-737-6164
Website: www.raytown.mo.us
Email: tomc@raytown.mo.us
District: 3

Cowden , Tim

Senior Vice President, Business Dev.
Kansas City Area Development Council

30 Pershing Road, Suite 200
Kansas City , MO 64108

Phone: (816) 374-5650 Ext:
Fax: (816) 842-2865
Website: www.thinkkc.com
Email: cowden@thinkkc.com
District: 3

Cox , Cathy

Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission

PO Box 123
Concordia , MO 64020

Phone: 660-463-7934 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: cathy@trailsrpc.org
District: 3

Craig , Jessica

Manager - Economic Development
Metropolitan Community College

3201 Southwest Trafficway
Kansas City , MO 64111-2764

Phone: 816-604-1560 Ext:
Fax: 816-759-1150
Website: www.mcckc.edu
Email: jessica.craig@mcckc.edu
District: 3

Craig , Steven

City Administrator
City of Oak Grove

1300 South Broadway Street
Oak Grove , MO 64075

Phone: 816-690-3773 Ext:
Fax: 816-690-8478
Website:
Email: scraig@cityofoakgrove.com
District: 3

Crawford , John

Interim President & CEO
Economic Development Corporation

1100 Walnut, Suite 1700
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-691-2105 Ext:
Fax: 816-221-0189
Website:
Email: jcrawford@edckc.com
District: 3

Curtis , Kim

President
Grandview Area Chamber of Comm.

12500 S. 71 Highway
Grandview , MO 64030

Phone: (816) 761-6505 Ext:
Fax: (816) 763-8460
Website: www.grandview.org
Email: ksc@grandview.org
District: 3

Dawson , Mark CEcD

SE/East District Community Affairs Mgr.
KCP&L

5 ES 16th St.
Lee's Summit , MO 64081

Phone: 816-922-7103 Ext:
Fax: 816-525-0561
Website: www.kcpl.com
Email: mark.dawson@kcpl.com
District: 3

Deluca , Rick AICP

Community Development Director
City of Harrisonville

300 E. Pearl, Box 367
Harrisonville , MO 64701-0367

Phone: (816) 380-8912 Ext:
Fax: (816) 380-8910
Website: www.ci.harrisonville.mo.us
Email: developdir@ci.harrisonville.mo.us
District: 3

Devine , Jim CEcD, CED

President/CEO
The Lee's Summit Econ Dev Council
P. O. Box 710
218 SE Main St.
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: (816) 525-6617 Ext:
Fax: (816) 524-8851
Website: www.leessummit.org
Email: jdevine@leessummit.org
District: 3

Dodd , Steven

Regional Manager Economic Development
Burlington Northern Santa Fe

4515 Kansas Ave.
Kansas City , KS 66106-1199

Phone: 913-551-4168 Ext:
Fax: 913-551-1199
Website: www.BNSF.com/business/ecodev/
Email: steve.dodd@bnsf.com
District: 3

Downs , William

President
Richmond Economic Development, Inc. (REDI)

201 Highway 10 East
Richmond , MO 64085

Phone: 816-776-1050 Ext:
Fax: 816-776-3961
Website: www.richmondredi.blogspot.com/
Email: william.downs@us.henkel.com
District: 3

Edwards , Michael

Customer Service Advisor
AmerenUE

2101 N. Jesse James Rd.
Excelsior Springs , MO 64024

Phone: 816-629-2838 Ext:
Fax: 816-629-2820
Website: www.ameren.com
Email: medwards@ameren.com
District: 3

Engelmann , John CEcD

Manager, Economic Development
KCP&L
PO Box 418679
1200 Main St., 30th Floor
Kansas City , MO 64141-9679

Phone: 816-654-1634 Ext:
Fax: 816-556-2975
Website: www.kcpl.com
Email: john.engelmann@kcpl.com
District: 3

Evans , Teresa BREP, BREI

Vice President
Lee's summit Economic Development Council

218 SE Main Street
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: 816-525-6617 Ext:
Fax: 816-524-8851
Website: www.leessummit.org
Email: tdevans@leessummit.org
District: 3

Figuly , Alfred

Executive Director
Planned Industrial Expansion Authority of KC
Ste 200
20 E. 5th St.
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-474-2227 Ext:
Fax: 816-421-5500
Website:
Email: alfiguly@gkcftz.com
District: 3

Finley , Greg

Managing Director
Sperry Van Ness/Fiducia Properties

30920 S State Route T
Garden City , MO 64747

Phone: 816-862-8005 Ext:
Fax: 816-862-8007
Website: www.svn.com
Email: greg.finley@svn.com
District: 3

Foss , Greg

Director of Development
City of Lee's Summit

220 SE Green
Lee's Summit , MO 64063-2706

Phone: 816-969-1017 Ext:
Fax: 816-969-1020
Website: www.cityofLS.net
Email: greg.foss@cityofls.net
District: 3

Franklin , Lisa CEcD/EDFP

Manager, Economic Development
KCP&L

1200 Main St. 30th Floor
Kansas City , MO 64138

Phone: 816-654-1644 Ext: N/A
Fax: 816-556-2975
Website: www.kcpl.com
Email: lisa.franklin@kcpl.com
District: 3

Freeman , Melissa

Executive Director
Cass County Corporation of Economic Development

102 E. Wall St.
Harrisonville , MO 64701

Phone: 816-380-8114 Ext:
Fax: 816-380-3615
Website: showmecasscounty.com
Email: mfreeman@showmecasscounty.com
District: 3

Fullerton , Burdette (Pete) CEcD, EDFP

Executive Director
Platte County Ec. Dev. Council

11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 400
Kansas City , MO 64153

Phone: (816) 270-2119 Ext:
Fax: (816) 270-2135
Website: www.plattecountyedc.com
Email: pfullerton@plattecountyedc.com
District: 3

Glass , Jenni

Executive Director
Parkville EDC

8880 Clark Ave.
Parkville , MO 64152

Phone: 913-268-5006 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: jenni.glass@parkvilleedc.com
District: 3

Goffoy , Todd

Managing Director
Piper Jaffray Inc.

11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 310
Leawood , KS 66211-2218

Phone: 913-345-3373 Ext:
Fax: 913-345-3393
Website: www.piperjaffray.com
Email: a.t.goffoy@pjc.com
District: 3

Goss , James

President
Kearney Area Development Council

P.O. Box 291
Kearney , MO 64060

Phone: (816) 628-3343 Ext:
Fax: (816) 628-4543
Website: www.kearneyadc.com
Email: jgoss@pioneerindustrial.com
District: 3

Graba , Roy

18 Heath Village
Hackettstown , NJ 07840

Phone: 908-269-6051 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: rgraba@gmail.com
District: 3

Gray , Natalie

Customer Solutions Consultant
KCP&L

PO Box 418679
Kansas City , MO 64141

Phone: 816-556-2295 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: natalie.gray@kcpl.com
District: 3

Grice , James

Partner
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP

1000 Walnut Street, Suite 1400
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-474-8100 Ext:
Fax: 816-474-3216
Website:
Email: jgrice@spencerfane.com
District: 3

Gutierrez , Chris

President
Kansas City SmartPort, Inc.

911 Main St., Suite 2600
Kansas City , MO 64105

Phone: 816-374-5680 Ext:
Fax: 816-842-2865
Website: www.kcsmartport.com
Email: gutierrez@kcsmartport.com
District: 3

Hamilton , Steve

Senior VP
St. Joseph Metro Chamber

3003 Frederick Ave
St. Joseph , MO 64506

Phone: 816-364-4106 Ext:
Fax: 816-364-4873
Website: www.choosestjoseph.com
Email: hamilton@saintjoseph.com
District: 3

Hampton , Jim EDFP

Executive Director
Clay County EDC

1251 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 25
Kansas City , MO 64116

Phone: (816) 468-4989 Ext:
Fax: (816) 587-1996
Website: www.clayedc.com
Email: jimh@clayedc.com
District: 3

Hauk , Theresa

Director
Mid-America TAAC

664 S.E. Bayberry Lane, Ste. 101
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: (816) 246-1555 Ext:
Fax: (816) 246-9860
Website: www.taacenters.org
Email: haukt@taacenter.org
District: 3

Hegeman , Daniel

KCP&L

613 Atchison Street
St. Joseph , MO 64501-3807

Phone: 816-387-6206 Ext:
Fax: 816-233-3461
Website:
Email: dan.hegeman@kcpl.com
District: 3

Jensen , Irv

Benton County Development Corporation

P.O. Box 1245
Warsaw , MO 65355

Phone: 660-438-2090 Ext:
Fax: 660-438-2090
Website:
Email: ijensen@growbentoncomo.com
District: 3

Johnston , Steve

Community Alliance Director
St. Joseph Metro Chamber

3003 Frederick
St. Joseph , MO 64506

Phone: 816-364-4109 Ext:
Fax: 816-364-4873
Website:
Email: johnston@saintjoseph.com
District: 3

Kenyon , Alan

City of Grandview

1200 Main St.
Grandview , MO 64030

Phone: 816-316-4869 Ext:
Fax: 816-763-3902
Website:
Email: akenyon@ci.grandview.mo.us
District: 3

Kirchhoff , Mike CEcD

Principal
DPI Group

1212 NE 94th Terrace
Kansas City , MO 64155

Phone: 816-216-6819 Ext:
Fax:
Website: www.dpigroup.biz
Email: kirchhoff_mike@yahoo.com
District: 3

Krantz , Jodi CEcD, EDFP

Director of Business Development
Independence Council for Economic Development

201 N Forest Ave., Suite 120
Independence , MO 64050

Phone: 816-463-3512 Ext:
Fax: 816-252-5777
Website: www.inedc.biz
Email: jkrantz@inedc.biz
District: 3

Langdon , Robert

911 Main
Lexington , MO 64067

Phone: 660-259-6175 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
District: 3

Lau , Brad EDFP

Dir., Business Attraction & Development
St. Joseph Metro Commerce

3003 Frederick
St. Joseph , MO 64506

Phone: 816-364-4110 Ext:
Fax: 816-364-4873
Website: www.choosestjoseph.com
Email: blau@saintjoseph.com
District: 3

Lesnak , Tom

President
Independence EDC
Suite 120
201 N. Forest Avenue
Independence , MO 64050

Phone: 816-252-5777 Ext:
Fax: 816-252-5777
Website: inedc.biz
Email: tlesnak@inedc.biz
District: 3

Levetzow , Pam

Director Customer & Government Relations
Missouri Gas Energy

3420 Broadway
Kansas City , MO 64111-2404

Phone: (816) 360-5753 Ext:
Fax: (816) 360-5541
Website: www.missourigasenergy.com
Email: pamela.levetzow@sug.com
District: 3

Lopez , Sher BREP

Investor and Business Relations Manager
Blue Springs Economic Development Corp.

1600 NE Coronado Drive, Suite 221
Blue Springs , MO 64014

Phone: 816-228-0210 Ext:
Fax: 816-228-3125
Website: www.bluespringsedc.com
Email: slopez@bluespringsedc.com
District: 3

Macoubrie , David

Business Development Officer
Kansas City Economic Development Coprporation
Suite 1700
1100 Walnut Street
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-691-2117 Ext:
Fax: 816-691-2167
Website:
Email: dmacoubrie@edckc.com
District: 3

Makinen , Robbie

Economic Development Director
Jackson County Missouri

415 East 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-881-3333 Ext:
Fax: 816-881-3133
Website:
Email: rmakinen@jacksongov.org
District: 3

Marcusse , Robert

President and C.E.O.
Kansas City Area Development Council

30 W. Pershing Rd., Suite 200
Kansas City , MO 64108

Phone: (816) 221-2121 Ext:
Fax: (816) 842-2865
Website: www.thinkKC.com
Email: marcusse@thinkKC.com
District: 3

McCarthy , Jill

Vice Pres., Business Development
Kansas City Area Development Council

30 W. Pershing Rd., Suite 200
Kansas City , MO 64108

Phone: (816) 374-5636 Ext:
Fax: (816) 842-2865
Website: www.thinkkc.com
Email: mccarthy@thinkkc.com
District: 3

McGovern , Molly CM

Molly McGovern Consulting

2308 Ronda Road
Excelsior Springs , MO 64024

Phone: 816-769-1123 Ext:
Fax: 816-630-7860
Website:
Email: mcgovernm@aol.com
District: 3

Mehaffy , Melinda

Economic Development Administrator
City of Gladstone

7010 N. Holmes
Gladstone , MO 64118

Phone: 816-423-4108 Ext:
Fax: 816-436-2228
Website:
Email: melindam@gladstone.mo.us
District: 3

Miller , Randy

Community Development Director
City of Pleasant Hill

203 Paul Street
Pleasant Hill , MO 64080

Phone: (816) 540-3135 Ext:
Fax: (816) 987-5141
Website: www.pleasanthill.com
Email: ecodev@pleasanthill.com
District: 3

Mount , Austin

Kaysinger Basin RPC

908 N. Second St.
Clinton , MO 64735

Phone: 660-885-3393 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: austin@kaysinger.com
District: 3

Nash , Troy

Vice President
Zimmer Real Estate Services

P.O. Box 411299
Kansas City , MO 64141

Phone: 816-474-2000 Ext:
Fax: 816-421-6666
Website: zimmercos.com
Email: tnash@zimmercos.com
District: 3

Nelson-Ekey , Betty

Managing Director
CBIZ MHM, LLC

11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood , KS 66211

Phone: 913-234-1069 Ext:
Fax: 913-234-1100
Website: www.cbiz.com
Email: bnelson@cbiz.com
District: 3

Ogden , Suzanna

Treasurer
Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 195
Grain Valley , MO 64029

Phone: 816-847-2627 Ext:
Fax: 816-847-2555
Website: www.grainvalleychamber.org
Email: gvc@grainvalleychamber.org
District: 3

O'Neal , Clint

Vice President, Business Recruitment
Missouri Partnership

12200 NW Ambassador Drive, Suite 234
Kansas City , MO 64163

Phone: 314-725-0949 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: clint@missouripartnership.com
District: 3

President ,

President
Weston Chamber of Commerce

526 Main St.
Weston , MO 64098

Phone: 816-640-2909 Ext:
Fax:
Website:
Email: westonmo@kc.rr.com
District: 3

Ruiz , Arthur

Executive Director
Belton Corporation for Econ. Development

P. O. Box 525
Belton , MO 64012

Phone: (816) 331-4449 Ext:
Fax: (816) 322-2826
Website: www.beltonbced.com
Email: bced@beltonbced.com
District: 3

Sage , Gary

Senior Business Development Officer
Economic Dev. Corp. of Kansas City, MO

1100 Walnut, Suite 1700
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-691-2119 Ext:
Fax: 816-691-2169
Website:
Email: gsage@edckc.com
District: 3

Seitter , Dana

City of Raymore

100 Municipal Circle
Raymore , MO 64083

Phone: 816-331-5000 Ext:
Fax: 816-331-0634
Website: www.raymore.com
Email: dseitter@raymore.com
District: 3

Starner , Brien CEcD

Blue Springs Economic Development Corp.

1600 NE Coronado Drive, Suite 222
Blue Springs , MO 64014

Phone: (816) 228-0209 Ext:
Fax: 816-228-3125
Website: www.bluespringsedc.com
Email: bstarner@bluespringsedc.com
District: 3

Stephens , Alicia CEcD

Executive Director
Liberty Economic Development Corporation
Suite 200
105 N. Stewart Court
Liberty , MO 64068

Phone: 816--883-2503 Ext:
Fax: 816-883-2201
Website: www.thinklibertymo.com
Email: astephens@thinklibertymo.com
District: 3

Thompson , Gene

Economic Dev. Director
City of Raymore

100 Municipal Cir.
Raymore , MO 64083

Phone: 816-331-5000 Ext:
Fax: 816-331-0634
Website: www.raymore.com
Email: gthompson@raymore.com
District: 3

Turnbow , Vicki

President
Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce

5909 Raytown Trafficway
Raytown , MO 64133

Phone: (816) 353-8500 Ext:
Fax: (816) 353-8525
Website: www.raytownchamber.com
Email: president@raytownchamber.com
District: 3

Tyndall , Kerrie

Business Development Officer
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO

1100 Walnut, Suite 1700
Kansas City , MO 64106

Phone: 816-691-2134 Ext:
Fax: 816-221-0189
Website:
Email: ktyndall@edckc.com
District: 3

Wagoner , Karen

Executive Director
Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce & EDC
620 Third Street
P. O. Box 650
Platte City , MO 64079

Phone: 816-858-5270 Ext:
Fax: 816-858-2312
Website: www.plattecitymo.com
Email: karenwagoner1@embarqmail.com
District: 3

Watson , Rick

Henry County Clerk
Henry County Government

100 W. Franklin
Clinton , MO 64735

Phone: 660-885-7204 Ext:
Fax: 660-890-2963
Website: www.henrycomo.com
Email: henrycoclerk1@yahoo.com
District: 3

Williams , T. Chris

Attorney
Williams & Campo, P.C.

255 NW Blue Parkway, Suite 202
Lee's Summit , MO 64063

Phone: 816-524-4646 Ext:
Fax: 816-524-4645
Website: www.publiclawfirm.com
Email: cwilliams@publiclawfirm.com
District: 3

Young , Kim

VP, Life Sciences and Technology
Kansas City Area Development Council

30 W. Pershing Rd., Suite 200
Kansas City , MO 64108

Phone: 816-374-5627 Ext:
Fax: 816-842-2865
Website: www.thinkkc.com
Email: young@thinkkc.com
District: 3

Zimmer , Hugh

Chairman
Zimmer Companies
1220 Washington Street
P.O. Box 411299
Kansas City , MO 64141-1299

Phone: (816) 474-2000 Ext:
Fax: (816) 421-6666
Website: www.zimmercos.com
Email: hzimmer@zimmercos.com
District: 3

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