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 leads the economic development program for the Chamber and is the main point of contact for Springfield’s Partnership for Economic Development. He directs a variety of economic development projects and has extensive project management and marketing experience. Full Bio
417-862-5567 |
Jeff Seifried
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Springfield Regional Economic Partnership
Jeff manages the Chamber’s regional economic development program for a 10-county region surrounding Springfield that includes Branson and the lakes area. He is also the lead project manager for the attraction of new companies to the region and is knowledgeable on the region’s incentives and real estate options.
417-862-5567 |
Rob Dixon
Vice President, Business Assistance
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Rob oversees the Chamber’s business retention and expansion program and assist companies within our 10-county region with all aspects of expansion projects including incentives opportunities and real estate options.
417-862-5567 |
Rachael Snow
Economic Development Marketing Coordinator
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Rachael coordinates the region’s economic development marketing efforts including online, print materials, trade show exhibits and advertising.
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 the main contact for the Talent Attraction Initiative and the P-20 Council of the Ozarks.
417-862-5567 |
Jen Johnson
Economic Development Coordinator
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Springfield Business Development Corporation
Jen coordinates the SBDC investor relations program, overseeing investor communications and special events such as the annual Economic Outlook Conference.
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
Associate General Manager-Business and Economic Development
City Utilities of Springfield
Dean leads CU’s Economic Development, Business Retention and Expansion, Key Accounts and Developer Services groups. He works with the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and other entities to coordinate economic development programs for the Springfield area.
2655 South Blackman Road
417-831-8593 |
Ben Jones
Manager of Business and Economic Development
City Utilities of Springfield
Ben is the primary contact for prospect inquiries on utility infrastructure availability, projected costs, as well as utility incentives for specific commercial and industrial projects. He works with CU's design engineers to assist prospective commercial and industrial customers with the coordination of electric, natural gas, water utility and fiber connectivity.
Mitzie Zerr
Administrator - Business Retention and Expansion
City Utilities of Springfield
Mitzie is responsible for the utility’s business retention and expansion program where she assists business customers with coordination of electric, natural gas and water utility services throughout the expansion process. She is also the primary contact for Springfield’s industrial parks and business customers providing industry news and assistance with utility-related requests for information.
2655 South Blackman Road
417-831-8505 |
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
417-864-1094 |
Contact Information
Toll Free: 1-800-879-7504
Phone: 417-862-5567
Fax: 417-862-1611
Email: [email protected]
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, MO 65806