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1 2010 who s who, what s what in St. Louis St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association Roster & Membership Services Directory St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association Roster & Membership Services Directory who swho, what swhat in st. louis2010 ROSTER 2010 $40 2/16/10 5:47 PM

2 official publication of the st. louis regional chamber & growth association Contents march april 2010 Issue No. 2 Contents who swho, what swhat in st. louis Commerce Comments 09 who swho: RCGA STAFF RCGA Staff Listing 12 RCGA Executive Bios 16 Structure of the RCGA 20 RCGA Annual Meeting 25 who swho: Business Leaders Mark S. Wrighton 20 Second City 26 RCGA Board of Directors 32 Economic Development Board of Trustees 34 Economic Development Investors 38 Economic Development Network 44 Private Sector Infrastructure Council 46 RCGA Leadership Circle 58 Public Policy Council 60 Environmental & Energy Council 61 Forward Metro St. Louis John Bachmann, Mark S. Wrighton, Bob Reynolds roster st. louis commerce CS4.indd 3 2/8/10 8:41 PM

3 100 Contents 63 what swhat: Regional Facts and Figures Contents Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra 107 Publisher Dick Fleming 64 Region at a Glance 66 Population and Demographics 67 Education managing editor Meg Zelenovich 72 Work Force / Talent 78 Business Environment vice president, communications Gary Broome 83 Real Estate 84 Transportation The Awakening Design Consultants Stan Gellman Graphic Design Inc. advertising John Bilhorn web master Doc Lei 87 Utilities 88 Cost of Living 90 Taxes 92 Quality of Life 95 Recreation and the Arts 110 Sources 124 circulation Mary Perez 115 what swhat: Legislative Guide reprints Toni Thomas Legislative Agenda Cover photography Stephen Dolan 121 Forward Metro St. Louis Initiative 122 Illinois Public Affairs Contributing writers Bill Beggs Jr., Shera Dalin 124 Missouri Legislators 129 Illinois Legislators 131 Congressional Delegation 133 RosteR & Business directory Gov. Jay Nixon 117 Correction. In the January/February 2010 Commerce article titled Interstate 64/40 Diversity Program, Dr. John Gaal should have been listed as Director of Training & Workforce Development for the Carpenters District Council of Greater St. Louis & Vicinity. In addition he is a consultant to the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program and an adjunct professor at Webster University, not a fulltime professor as indicated. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. Louis Commerce Magazine, One Metropolitan Square, Suite 1300, St. Louis, MO St. Louis Commerce (ISSN X) is published bimonthly by Commerce Magazine, Inc., One Metropolitan Square, Suite 1300, St. Louis, MO Periodicals postage paid at St. Louis, MO. Subscriptions $30 per year. For advertising rates, call 314/ For editorial call 314/ For circulation, call 314/ For reprints call 314/ No part of the publication in any form may be reproduced without express permission in writing. Doug Sitton and James Clayborne St. Louis Commerce Magazine is printed by Universal Printing Company and mailed by Commercial Letter st. LOUIS COMMerce. roster CS4.indd 4 2/8/10 8:41 PM

4 who swho Business Leaders stephen dolan This Who s Who section features the many individuals who are involved in business, economic development and public policy in the region. Bee Hat Loft Apartments are located in one of downtown St. Louis most unique historic buildings in the heart of Washington Ave. downtown loft district. The Bee Hat Company operated at this site from 1944 until The Dubliner Irish Pub is situated downstairs from the apartments. 3:17:33 PM CS4.indd 25 2/8/10 8:42 PM

5 who swho Business Leaders RCGA board of directors The RCGA achieves its mission through the dedicated efforts of a wide range of volunteers, first and foremost is the Board of Directors. RCGA Board of Directors Executive Committee Robert A. Reynolds Jr. Chairman of the Board Chairman, Graybar Electric Company Inc. Thomas R. Voss Chairman Elect Ameren Corporation Tracy E. Hart Chairman Environment & Energy President Tarlton Corporation Thomas J. Campbell Chairman Public Policy Managing Partner Gallop, Johnson & Neuman lc Bruce B. Holland Holland Construction Services Douglas W. Koch Senior Vice President & Chief Talent Officer Brown Shoe Company Inc. Gary L. Rainwater Immediate Past Chairman Executive Chairman Ameren Corporation Richard C. D. Fleming St. Louis rcga Shaun R. Hayes Treasurer/Chairman Finance Committee Sun Security Bank Steven N. Cousins General Counsel Partner, Financial Services Practice Group Leader Armstrong Teasdale LLP Don G. Lents Corporate Secretary Chairman of the Firm Bryan Cave LLP Sally H. Roth Chairman Business Services Area President Upper Midwest Regions Bank Robert J. Witterschein Chairman Membership CEO Southwest Bank, an M&I Bank Janet M. Holloway Vice Chairman Public Policy Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff & Community Relations Monsanto Company Daniel J. Ludeman Chairman Economic Development Wells Fargo Advisors Michael R. Holmes Vice Chairman Economic Development Executive Vice President Strategy, Human Capital + Emerging Markets Express Scripts Inc. Clark S. Davis, FAIA, LEED Chairman Infrastructure Vice Chairman HOK Rodney Kinzinger Chairman Audit Committee Managing Partner St. Louis Deloitte Robert M. Cox Senior Vice President Administration Emerson Steven H. Lipstein BJC BJC HealthCare St. Louis David L. Steward Founder & Chairman World Wide Technology Inc. Dr. Donald M. Suggs President/Publisher St. Louis American Newspaper Anthony R. Tersigni, Ed.D., FACHE Ascension Health Vaughn Vandegrift, Ph.D. Chancellor Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Douglas H. Yaeger Chairman, The Laclede Group Inc. 26. st. louis commerce. roster CS4.indd 26 2/8/10 8:42 PM

6 what swhat Facts & Figures The What s What sections offer a profile of the region, including demographics, taxes, companies, cost of living, home-price comparisons, attractions, education, work force, and other quality of life assets. The What s What section also outlines the region s legislative priorities. stephen dolan In 1941 Ted Drewes opened on Chippewa in South St. Louis, since that time they have become a St. Louis tradition for frozen custard CS4.indd 63 2/8/10 8:38 PM

7 what swhat Facts & Figures the region at a glance The bi-state St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is comprised of 16 counties, with eight counties in both Missouri and Illinois. The current population estimate is 2,816,710, ranking Greater St. Louis as the 18 th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Region at a Glance CALHOUN MACOUPIN LINCOLN JERSEY BOND MADISON WARREN ST. CHARLES ST. LOUIS COUNTY CITY OF ST. LOUIS CLINTON ST. CLAIR FRANKLIN JEFFERSON MONROE WASHINGTON 64. st. louis commerce. roster CS4.indd 64 2/8/10 8:38 PM

8 Key Regional Facts METRO AREA COUNTIES Illinois Counties 1 County County Seat 2008 pop. Bond Greenville 18,253 Calhoun Hardin 5,101 Clinton Carlyle 36,711 Jersey Jerseyville 22,622 Macoupin Carlinville 48,138 Madison Edwardsville 268,078 Monroe Waterloo 32,804 St. Clair Belleville 262,291 Downtown St. Louis continued its dramatic redevelopment in Since 1999, overall investment downtown is estimated to be over $4.4 billion with another $800 million in development for Downtown now has over 7,500 residential units with over 270 units under construction and another 180 in development as of June This residential redevelopment has increased the downtown population from 8,300 in 2000 to 12,000 in The downtown residential growth has come at the same time as the population of the City of St. Louis has started to increase after years of decline. The Missouri Counties 1 County County Seat 2008 pop. City of St. Louis St. Louis 356,730 2 Franklin Union 100,898 Jefferson Hillsboro 217,679 Lincoln Troy 52,775 St. Charles St. Charles 349,407 St. Louis County Clayton 991,830 Warren Warrenton 31,214 Washington Potosi 24,548 Downtown St. Louis Redevelopment Progress St. Louis, MO-IL MSA Population (July 2008) 1 2,816,710 Media Market (Estimated 2010) 2 1,249,450 U.S. Population Within 500 Miles (2000) (1) % Households (2008) 4 1,109,251 Area (square miles) 5 8,844 Total Labor Force (Oct. 2009) 6 1,423,044 Unemployment Rate (Oct. 2009) (2) St. Louis MSA 6 9.8% U.S % Total Gross Domestic Product St. Louis MSA (2008) 8 $ billion Total Personal Income St. Louis MSA (2008) 9 $ billion Personal Income Per Capita St. Louis MSA (2008) (3) 9 $ 41,323 Personal Income Per Capita U.S. (2008) (3) 9 $ 39,582 Income Per Capita St. Louis MSA (2008) (3) 10 $ 28,302 Income Per Capita U.S. (2008) (3) 11 $ 27,589 Median Household Income St. Louis MSA (2008) 10 $ 53,189 Median Household Income U.S. (2008) 11 $ 52,029 Personal Wealth Indicator as a % of U.S. average (2008) (4) 9 109% Cost of Living Index (2009Q3), (U.S. average = 100) U.S. Census Bureau has again accepted a challenge to their population estimate. The 2008 population of the City of St. Louis is 356,730, up from the original estimate of 354, Downtown passed a milestone in 2009 with the opening of the new 27,000-square -foot Schnucks Culinaria grocery store next to the restored Old Post Office. Another notable development is the Roberts Tower, the first new residential tower built in downtown since the Mansion House in the 1960s. This $70 million, 25-story LEED-certified tower will contain 55 condos. 4 Municipalities with Populations Over 10,000 City, State (County) Total Population 2008 City of St. Louis, MO (City of St. Louis) 1 356,730 O Fallon, MO (St. Charles) 76,819 St. Charles, MO (St. Charles) 64,386 St. Peters, MO (St. Charles) 55,500 Florissant, MO (St. Louis) 50,561 Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis) 46,064 Belleville, IL (St. Clair) 41,097 University City, MO (St. Louis) 36,289 Wildwood, MO (St. Louis) 34,195 Granite City, IL (Madison) 30,703 Ballwin, MO (St. Louis) 30,033 Alton, IL (Madison) 29,393 East St. Louis, IL (St. Clair) 28,773 O Fallon, IL (St. Clair) 27,540 Kirkwood, MO (St. Louis) 26,760 Collinsville, IL (Madison/St. Clair) 25,960 Maryland Heights, MO (St. Louis) 25,949 Hazelwood, MO (St. Louis) 25,345 Edwardsville, IL (Madison) 24,557 Wentzville, MO (St. Charles) 23,768 Webster Groves, MO (St. Louis) 22,335 Ferguson, MO (St. Louis) 20,964 Arnold, MO (Jefferson) 20,603 Manchester, MO (St. Louis) 18,569 Godfrey, IL (Madison) 17,524 Creve Coeur, MO (St. Louis) 16,868 Fairview Heights, IL (St. Clair) 16,643 Clayton, MO (St. Louis) 16,088 Overland, MO (St. Louis) 15,632 Cahokia, IL (St. Clair) 15,103 Bridgeton, MO (St. Louis) 15,028 Jennings, MO (St. Louis) 14,625 Washington, MO (Franklin) 14,392 Lake St. Louis, MO (St. Charles) 14,160 Centralia, IL (Clinton)(1) 13,569 Swansea, IL (St. Clair) 12,927 St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) 12,766 Glen Carbon, IL (Madison) 12,607 Troy, MO (Lincoln) 12,270 Crestwood, MO (St. Louis) 11,408 Festus, MO (Jefferson) 11,246 Shiloh, IL (St. Clair) 11,173 Wood River, IL (Madison) 10,973 Town and Country, MO (St. Louis) 10,710 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (St. Louis) 10,241 The Region at a Glance roster st. LOUIS COMMERCE CS4.indd 65 2/16/10 6:12 PM

9 what swhat Legislative Guide The RCGA Legislative Program is our legislative agenda to develop and sustain a world-class economy and community for the St. Louis region. This program reflects the broad business interests of our 4,000 member companies. The public policies are focused on business expansion, economic growth, education and quality of life. Highlighted on the next few pages are the What s What of the RCGA s legislative priorities for this year. stephen dolan Located in the Grand Center national historic district, the Fox Theatre opened in 1929, but today presents live entertainment with popular concerts, Broadway and family shows CS4.indd 115 2/16/10 6:13 PM

10 what swhat Legislative Guide 2010 legislative agenda Mission Statement The RCGA Legislative Agenda is formulated each year in pursuit of our mission, which is to develop and sustain a world-class economy and community for the St. Louis region. As such, it reflects the broad business interests of our large and diverse membership Legislative Agenda Investing in Innovation and Capital Formation The rcga supports implementation of coordinated policies and programs for technology-based economic development and creation of stable and sustainable sources of funding for scientific research, innovation and investment in high-growth industries. We also support capitalizing on existing resources to strengthen our entrepreneurial infrastructure necessary to support the growth of science and innovation companies in Missouri. Life Sciences Research Trust Fund Support full funding of Missouri s Life Sciences Research Trust Fund and oppose the diversion of funds to other purposes. Oppose limitations on the types of research that may be funded by the Life Sciences Research Board. Innovation Centers Increase funding for the Center for Emerging Technologies, the SIUE Entrepreneurship Center and the Innovation Challenge Grant program in Illinois. Stem Cell Research Preserve the protections enacted in the Missouri Constitution in 2006 for all types of stem cell research, therapies and cures allowed under federal law. Promoting an Advantageous and Pro-Economic Development Business Climate competitive advantages and bolster the regional economy. Grow Me State Initiative To help reduce Missouri s capital formation gap relative to other states, the rcga supports passage of a Proof of Concept forgivable loan fund to assist advanced technol- Research and Development Tax Credit Support restoration and funding of Missouri s research and development tax credit. Economic Development Tax Credits In an environment where state general revenues are challenged by the national recession, the rcga will aggressively support and protect proven tax credit programs that stimulate employment and leverage private investment. We will strongly oppose all ogy companies in transferring research into commercially viable products, a Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund to make investments in promising, entrepreneurial technology companies, and an Angel Tax Credit to spur private investment in early stage companies. We also support increased funding for the Missouri Technology Corporation to assist companies with intellectual property issues and business development. Encourage state pension funds to establish policies for local private equity investments and economically targeted investments. Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act (MOsiRA) Support the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act to provide a predictable, stable source of funding for building the (From left): rcga Board Chairman and Chairman, President and ceo of Graybar Electric Company Bob Reynolds, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, rcga President and ceo Dick Fleming, and rcga Public Policy Chair and Managing Partner at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman Tom Campbell stop for a photo after a policy discussion in the Governor s office st. louis commerce. roster CS4.indd 116 2/16/10 6:13 PM