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SLCEC Affiliated Boards & Board Members
| Economic Council of St. Louis |
The SLCEC board of directors is the umbrella board for all economic development activity in St. Louis County. Its 15-member board is comprised of seven members appointed directly by the St. Louis County Executive, six members indirectly appointed by the St. Louis County Executive and two members appointed by Business Finance Corporation.
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Staff Contact: |
Joyce Steiger (314) 615-7678 |
Chair: |
Sheila Sweeney
S.M. Sweeney & Company |
Vice Chair: |
June Fowler
Vice President
Corporate and Public Communications
BJC Health Care |
Secretary: |
Steve O’Neal
Senior Vice President
Commerce Bank |
Treasurer: |
Joseph W. Mooney
Vice President
U S Bank, N.A.
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Mike Jones |
Sr. Policy Advisor/County Executive
St. Louis County Government |
Charles Wiegers |
Vice President
Baron Spices |
Allan D. Ivie, IV |
President, COO and Managing Director
The Private Bank |
Kathleen Osborn |
Executive Director
Regional Business Council |
Charles W. Scott III |
President
Scott Litho LLC |
Sandra L. Parker |
Consultant
Parker Insurance Group, Inc. |
James Edgerton |
Mortgage Banker
Southwest Bank of St. Louis |
Patricia O'Herin |
Executive Vice President
Regions Bank |
Celia L. Hosler |
Consultant
Community Volunteer |
Dennis Coleman |
President & CEO
St. Louis County Economic Council |
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| SLCEC Real Estate & Community Development Division |
| Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority for St. Louis County |
The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the County of St. Louis (LCRA) was established pursuant to state statute for the purpose of eliminating or preventing blight in St. Louis County. LCRA is vested with broad authority to undertake activities intended to correct blighted conditions, including, among others, the ability to prepare and implement redevelopment plans and projects; to contract for services in furtherance of such projects; and to acquire property and prepare it for redevelopment. LCRA, which consists of a five-member board appointed by the St. Louis County Executive and confirmed by the County Council, may administer economic and community redevelopment projects throughout the County and in municipalities that have authorized it to operate within their jurisdiction.
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Staff Contact: |
Jacqueline Wellington (314) 615-3962 |
Board of Commissioners |
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Chair: |
Christopher James Becker
Becker Properties, LLC |
Vice Chair: |
David Rosenberg
Principal
Plexus Alliance, LLC |
Secretary: |
Jalesia F. McQueen
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman L.C. |
Treasurer: |
Sandy Parker
Parker Insurance Group |
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Bernie Ross
Retired |
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| St. Louis County Port Authority |
The St. Louis County Port Authority was established by Missouri state statute for four purposes: promote the general welfare; encourage private capital investment by fostering the creation of industrial facilities and industrial parks within the port district; endeavor to increase the volume of commerce; promote the establishment of a foreign trade zone within the port district. The St. Louis County Port Authority is a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the St. Louis County Executive and confirmed by a majority of the St. Louis County Council. |
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Staff Contact: |
Jacqueline Wellington (314) 615-3962 |
Board of Commissioners |
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Chair: |
Sheila Sweeney
S.M. Sweeney & Company |
Vice Chair: |
Frank McHugh
Director of Guidance
Granite City High School |
Secretary/Treasurer: |
Nanci E. Napoli
First American Title Insurance Co. |
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Edward C. James
Jacobs Civil |
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Diane Porthouse Lochner
Architect, Mitchell Wall and
Associates Architects, Inc. |
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Charles Wiegers
President
Baron Spices
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Greg Hayden
Luxemberg Realty |
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| The Wellston Redevelopment Corporation |
The Wellston Redevelopment Corporation (WRC) is a redevelopment entity created to administer economic and community redevelopment in Wellston, Missouri. The WRC’s role is to review and approve redevelopment proposals to ensure that such activities are in accordance with a comprehensive redevelopment plan adopted by the city. The WRC represents a unique collaboration between St. Louis County, the City of Wellston and members of the Wellston business community. The board is comprised of two representatives from the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the County of St. Louis, two representatives from the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of Wellston and a representative from one of Wellston’s major employers. |
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Staff Contact: |
Jacqueline Wellington (314) 615-3962 |
President: |
Michael Kearney
AmerenUE |
Vice President: |
Emma Warren |
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Betty J. Frye |
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| SLCEC Business Finance Division |
| Business Finance Corporation of St. Louis |
The Business Finance Corporation (BFC) administers the SBA 504 Loan Program and other small loan programs. The corporation consists of 25 members, including nine board members who are elected from the membership. |
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Staff Contact: |
Richard Palank (314) 615-7667 |
President: |
Daniel D. Callahan
Executive Vice President
Commerce Bank
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Vice President: |
Richard Fine
President
Fine Investment |
Secretary/Treasurer: |
Michael Devereux
CPA
Emerging Business Resource Corp.
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Terry A. Bond |
Frankel, Rubin, Bond & Dubin, P.C. |
Paul Grosse |
Regional President
Pulaski Bank |
Greg Kleffner |
Vice President Controller
Kellwood Company |
Ruth Ann McGowan |
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James L. Smith |
Managing General Partner
Chase Park Plaza |
Lee H. Wisniewski |
President
L.H. Wisniewski & Associates |
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| The Industrial Development Authority of the County of St. Louis |
The Industrial Development Authority of St. Louis County administers the industrial development bond program (IDB) in St. Louis County. Bonds issued through the program enjoy a tax-exempt status, providing low interest rate-financing for qualifying businesses. Federal law limits the availability of bonds to manufacturers and 501(C)(3) corporations. In addition, low-interest taxable bond programs have recently been introduced. The board of directors consists of nine members appointed by the St. Louis County Executive. |
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Staff Contact : |
Richard Palank (314) 615-7667 |
President: |
Philip S. Roush |
Vice President: |
Celia L. Hosler |
Secretary/Treasurer: |
Frank A. Ferrara |
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Gregory Christoffel |
Partner
Green, Schaaf & Jacobson, PC |
William Tucker |
Project Manager
Document Automation & Production Service
Media Distribution Division |
Patrick C. Lordo |
Vice President - Commercial Lending
First National Bank of St. Louis |
Ms. Pat O'Herin |
Executive Vice President
Regions Bank
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| SLCEC St. Louis Enterprise Centers |
| St. Louis Enterprise Centers Board of Directors |
St. Louis Enterprise Centers is a not-for-profit corporation comprised of 20 board members and organized to provide the St. Louis region with a program of resources and services that contribute to the success rate of business start-ups. The resources and services include financial assistance, space rental, shared client services and on-site management consulting. The board of directors is responsible for oversight management of the property and affairs of the corporation, participation in Enterprise Center applicant selection, and mentoring Enterprise Center client companies. The Enterprise Centers are professionally managed by St. Louis County Economic Council. |
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Staff Contact: |
Dennis Breite (314) 615-7621 |
President: |
Arthur Baebler |
Vice President: |
Matthew E. Gieseking
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Treasurer: |
William R. Gilbert |
Secretary: |
George Brill
President
Talisen Technologies |
Assistant Secretary: |
Dennis Breite
Vice President
St. Louis Enterprise Centers |
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Patrick M. Bannister |
Director of Business Development
St. Louis Development Corp. |
Marc Braun |
Managing Director
Novus Consulting, LLC |
John G. Gatewood |
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual |
Jeffrey H. Kass |
Attorney
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. |
Kraig G. Kreikemeier |
Kreikemeier Group, LLC |
Judy Meador |
Retired |
Joseph Mooney |
Vice President
US Bank, N.A. |
Richard M. Palank |
Senior Vice President, Business Finance
St. Louis County Economic Council |
Janet K. Poppen |
President
Poppen & Associates |
James Seitz |
Executive Vice President
Lindell Bank |
Patricia A. Suess |
PJ & Associates |
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| SLCEC World Trade Center Saint Louis |
| World Trade Center Saint Louis |
The World Trade Center Saint Louis board of directors provides strategic direction and serves as a catalyst for new ideas in identifying growth opportunities for international business in St. Louis. The Board is comprised of nearly 40 international business leaders with significant track records of accomplishment in international trade and development. Representatives of public sector entities directly impacting international trade also participate on the board. |
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Chairman: |
Fred Bartelsmeyer
Partner
Bryan Cave LLP |
Directors: |
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Mr. Mario Cajati |
UPS |
Mr. Martin D. Cargas |
Anheuser-Busch International, Inc. |
Ms. Elaine Cheong |
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Ms. Susan Colgrove |
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Mr. James F. Conway |
ACI Plastics Inc. |
Ms. Susanne Evens |
AAA Translation, Inc. |
Mr. Michael R. Hogan |
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation |
Mr. John Kraska |
K & S Associates, Inc. |
Mr. Nick Niknejadi |
United Technologies Corporation |
Mr. Robert Ogrodnik |
Polish Consulate in St. Louis |
Mr. Daniel Thomann |
Right Management |
Mr. Andrew Walshaw |
National City Bank |
Mr. Dennis J. Wilmsmeyer |
Tri-City Regional Port District |
Dr. John Wright |
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