Springfield, Missouri The Official Economic Development Site for the Springfield Metro Region

About Us

Springfield’s public-private partnership team stands prepared to streamline your approach to business development. If you need assistance with customized training, utility rate comparisons, or tax credits and abatements, don’t hesitate to contact the appropriate member of our team, listed below.

Our Team

Ryan Mooney, CEcD

Senior Vice President, Business Development
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Springfield Business Development Corporation

Ryan serves as the project manager for the Springfield area, working with prospects in all sectors.  He is the primary contact for new and expanding businesses and coordinates all incentive proposals. His focus includes transportation, retail development, and downtown redevelopment.   Full Bio

417-862-5567 | 

Kristen Westerman

Manager of Workforce Development
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Kristen coordinates workforce development through relationships with the area’s various workforce system providers, educational institutions and employers. She is also the main contact for The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals, the Chamber’s young professionals program.

417-862-5567

Jeff Seifried

Manager of Regional Development
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership

Jeff manages activities in economic and community development in a 10-county region surrounding Springfield that includes Branson and the lakes area.  He is the key economic development contact for the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership and the more than 70 cities, counties and chamber in the region.

417-862-5567 | 

Jen Johnson

Economic Development Coordinator
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Springfield Business Development Corporation

Jen coordinates special events and activities for the SBDC, including the annual Economic Outlook Conference and SBDC Annual Meeting.  She is the primary contact for the SBDC investor relations efforts.

417-862-5567 | 

Brad Bodenhausen

Executive Vice-President
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Brad leads the Chamber & SBDC international business development initiatives.  He concentrates on the International Business Council program with an emphasis on providing connectivity for members interested in import/export trade.

417-862-5567 | 

Dean Thompson

Director of Economic Development
City Utilities of Springfield

Dean is responsible for the Utility's Economic Development and Developer Services groups.  He is the primary contact for prospect inquiries on gas, water and electric infrastructure availability for specific sites as well as utility related incentives on specific commercial and industrial projects.

2655 South Blackman Road 
417-831-8311 |

Jackie Gerhart

Economic Development Specialist
City Utilities of Springfield

Jackie is responsible for assisting industrial customers with coordination of electric, natural gas and water utility services throughout the development process.  She is also the primary contact to assist prospects with projected utility billing through detailed electric, natural gas and water rate analysis.

2655 South Blackman Road  
417-831-8311 |

Mary Lilly Smith

Economic Development Director
City of Springfield Planning & Development Department

Mary is responsible for the City’s economic development initiatives, including local incentives and center city redevelopment.

840 Boonville Avenue  
417-862-5567 | 

Jeff Reinold

Director of Administration
Greene County

Jeff is the key contact at Greene County for economic development initiatives.  He oversees the county's participation in infrastructure development tied to economic development projects, including Partnership Industrial Center West. 

933 North Robberson Avenue   
417-868-4000 |