Rasmussen Returns to St. Louis County Economic Council as VP of Business Development
Contact: Nancy Schnoebelen
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
314.615.7617, nschnoebelen@slcec.com
St. Louis, MO, August 26, 2009 - Douglas Rasmussen has been named Vice President of Business Development for St. Louis County Economic Council. He returns to the Economic Council's Business Development Division where he previously worked four years ago in the capacities of project manager and assistant vice president.
Rasmussen has extensive experience in business development in both the public and private sectors. As vice president, his responsibilities include generating business attraction, retention and expansion opportunities in St. Louis County and developing and implementing programs to assist new and existing companies grow and create jobs. He also will direct and supervise the activities of the Business Development Division.
"I am extremely pleased Doug has rejoined our team," said St. Louis County Economic Council President & CEO Denny Coleman. "He knows our organization and the business extremely well, and his recent experience in the private sector is an added benefit. I am confident he will enhance the County's excellent environment for business and sustainable growth."
"We have really enjoyed working with Doug on a daily basis at Green Street, and his contributions have been many. He will be a tremendous asset to St. Louis County Economic Council, and we look forward to working with Doug and the Economic Council for many years to come," said Michael Clark, principal at Green Street Properties.
Rasmussen has a Master of Arts in urban affairs from Saint Louis University and Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to rejoining the Economic Council, Rasmussen was vice president at Green Street Properties where he developed opportunities and worked with the public sector to negotiate and obtain development entitlements. Rasmussen also was employed by St. Louis Regional Cooperation and Growth Association (RCGA) as the director of business recruitment where he managed the recruitment and economic development of over 2.6 million square feet and $254 million in new office and industrial space.
About St. Louis County Economic Council
Founded in 1984, the Economic Council provides innovative solutions to companies and communities through business development, financing programs, business incubator opportunities, real estate and community development programs, and international expertise through the World Trade Center Saint Louis.
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