Economic Development

Regional Engagement Team

The Regional Engagement Division promotes regional economic growth by coordinating the delivery of tailored solutions for business retention and expansion and community development projects. This division serves as the first and primary contact for DED’s local partners and business and community customers as they access state and federal agency resources. The division consists of six regional teams that span the entire state.

To learn more about economic development in Missouri, check out ded.mo.gov.

Team Contacts by Region

Lori Becklenberg
Director

573-418-4628
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Shawna Searcy
Deputy Director

573-616-9417
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Bekah Segrist
Statewide Project Manager

573-536-8112
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Shari Schenewerk
Regional Manager

573-291-3217
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Scott Sharp

573-694-9007
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Timothy Jackson

816-382-1244
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Tori Macon

573-645-1764
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Taylor Mazdra
Regional Manager

314-250-2655
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Becky Wiederholt

314-795-1675
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John Dudley

573-508-4119
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Theresa Sampaio
Regional Manager

417-848-6173
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Brian Schwarz

573-508-7657
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Mitch Rademan
Regional Manager

573-301-7824
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Allee Crabb

573-301-2810
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Lesley Rone
Regional Manager

573-291-5172
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Sandra Cabot

573-508-9673
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Lori Dunlap

573-395-6242
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Shannon O’Hagan
ITI Manager

573-645-8219
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Alexander Matlock

573-291-2773
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Olivia Ross

573-301-8498
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Brandon McDaniel

573-301-9842
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Ashley Page

573-418-5741
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