Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Advisory Committee

The CEDS committee is a volunteer group of public-private business leaders, representing government, private enterprise,
workforce development, chambers and higher education. The committee is charged with providing input and oversight on MRPC’s
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a planning document that qualifies Meramec counties and cities for EDA funding.

Crawford County

Amy Wildhaber, representing healthcare
Chuck Ray, representing economic development
Kelly Long, representing industry
Kent Sherrow, representing infrastructure
Roger Louderman, representing economic development
Sean Siebert, representing economic development/workforce development
Terry Beckham, representing local government

Dent County

Melissa Shaw, representing housing
Nathan Wills, representing education
Sally Burbridge, representing economic development/local government
Sherry Lea, representing community development
Tabitha Stanfast, representing EMS/law enforcement
Tony Floyd, representing utilities
Zachary Moser, representing healthcare

Gasconade County

Ashten Heying, representing healthcare
Bill Hellebusch, representing healthcare
Bruce Cox, representing Hermann
Carmen Hartwell, representing infrastructure
Dawn Grosse, representing education
Geoff Neill, representing education
Kellie Gilbert, representing social assistance
Tammy Bruckerhoff, representing economic development
Terry Hammer, representing tourism

Maries County

Dr. Lenice Basham, representing education
Mark James, representing business
Teresa Messersmith, representing education
Vic Stratman, representing local government

Osage County

Chris Bowser, representing education
Darryl Griffin, representing Osage County
Jan Haviland, representing industry
Kim Sallin, representing healthcare
Rich Eisterhold, representing utilities

Phelps County

Angie Billo, representing education
Ashley Brooks, representing social assistance
Ashley Campbell, representing healthcare
Ben Tipton, representing banking
Dale Martin, representing economic development
Dawn Bell, representing Phelps County
Devon Griep, representing healthcare
Donald Keeney, representing housing
Jamie Myers, representing healthcare
Janet Walker, representing minorities
Jenna Davis, representing economic development
Joey Auxier, representing Phelps County
Kari Lane, representing social assistance
Kyle Dare, representing education
Lonna Sowers, representing economic development
Lyle Thomas, representing infrastructure
Marla Stevenson, representing banking
Pat Leaders, representing housing
Rick Krawiecki, representing St. James
Shane Anselm, representing labor
Taisia Gordon, representing economic development
Todd Tracy, representing education

Pulaski County

Anita Ivey, representing local government
Doug Potts, representing economic development
Hillary Bales, representing education
Megan Titus, representing higher education
Travis Bohrer, representing education

Washington County

Debby Bust, representing social assistance
Jaclyn Rowe, representing economic development
John Casey, representing transportation/commercial development
Kraig Bone, representing EMS/law enforcement

Regional Representation

Alexandra Crabb, representing MoDED
Amy Sublett, representing Central Workforce Investment Board
Jean Darnell, representing social assistance
Stefan Herron, representing MoDED