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
Manager of Business Development
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 |
Hollie Elliott
Economic Development Coordinator
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Hollie oversees the region’s economic development marketing efforts including online, print materials, trade show exhibits and advertising. She also provides research assistance and is the main contact for transportation development inquiries.
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 |
Jen Johnson
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &
Springfield Business Development Corporation
417-862-5567 |
Brad Bodenhausen
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
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 |
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 |
Contact Information
Toll Free: 1-800-879-7504
Phone: 417-862-5567
Fax: 417-862-1611
Email: info@business4springfield.com
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, MO 65806
Contact Information
Toll Free: 1-800-879-7504
Phone: 417-862-5567
Springfield Business Development Corporation

202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, Missouri 65806