Carolyn Chrisman
Executive Director
Carolyn Chrisman is a native of Kirksville and is well versed in all that the community has to offer. Though relatively new to economic development, through her education, work experience and community involvement, Carolyn has the skills and energy needed to assist any economic development idea. Carolyn spent several years teaching in the public school district and served on the Kirksville City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Kirksville Downtown Improvement Committee. Her knowledge of the city, the people, the industries and the workforce will help anyone who is trying to locate to the Smartest City in Rural America.
Matt Heeren President
AT Still University
Andy Schwend
Vice-President
Annette Sweet Secretary
Ameren Missouri, City of Kirksville
Corey Eagen Treasurer
Eagen Accounting
Trevor Mills – US Bank
Mayor Zac Burden – City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Parks – City Council
Christian Meeker – Northeast Regional Medical Center
Mari Macomber – City of Kirksville, City Manager
Ashley Young – City of Kirksville, Assistant City Manager
Bill King – County Commissioner
Thom Bahr – Hollister, Inc.
Curtiss Kellison– Western’s Meat Market
JR Derksen – Liberty Utilities
Tricia Reger – Kirksville R-3 School District Assistant Superintendent
Zach Springer – Century 21 Lifetime Agency
Nathon Pickett – Sydenstrickers
Andy Grimm – Northeast Missouri Health Council
Matthew Reinhardt – Cape Air
Bruce Thompson – Alliant Bank
Mike Scheib – Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Sean Bonnell – Past President
Lance Ratcliff – Truman State University
Elizabeth Gregory – MACC
