Our Team
Missouri Partnership’s staff provides a level of excellence that can’t be beat.
Whether you are a business leader or a site consultant, we are here to help you streamline the process. In Missouri, we truly understand what companies need when considering an expansion or entering new markets.
Subash Alias
CEOWorking primarily out of the St. Louis office, Subash is the CEO and focuses on bringing jobs and investment to Missouri. You can connect with Subash at 314.308.1990 or via the contact form, or LinkedIn or Twitter below.
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Cathleen Flournoy
Vice President, Business RecruitmentCathleen serves as Vice President, Business Recruitment, and leads successful business attraction projects across the state of Missouri.
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Kim Gerlt
Business Recruitment Manager & Legal SpecialistKim serves as the Business Recruitment Manager and Legal Specialist. You can connect with Kim via the contact form.
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Zach Hampton
Business Recruitment AssociateZach Hampton started at Missouri Partnership in 2022. Today, he serves as the Business Recruitment Associate.
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Janelle Higgins
Vice President, Marketing & CommunicationsJanelle is responsible for media outreach, video and visual strategy, and general promotion of Missouri. You can connect with Janelle at 314.932.3977, or via the contact form or LinkedIn below.
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Leah Hill
Director of ResearchLeah leads the Partnership's research efforts in support of both the recruitment and marketing teams in addition to supporting the organization's website and social media presence. You can connect with Leah at 314.932.3981, or via the contact form or LinkedIn below.
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Amy Monahan
Creative ManagerAmy is a graphic designer and produces marketing materials for the Missouri Partnership. You can connect with Amy at 314.932.3971, or via the contact form or LinkedIn below.
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Erin Pettit
Events ManagerErin coordinates all events including: trade shows, consultant outreach missions, hospitality events, VIP dinners as well as any external conferences the Partnership attends. You can connect with Erin at 314.727.1094, or via the contact form or LinkedIn below.
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Deborah Price
Vice President, Business Recruitment and General CounselFocusing on domestic and international markets across the globe, Deborah is generating, cultivating and closing opportunities with companies across multiple industry sectors. As General Counsel, Deborah serves as the Partnership's senior attorney. She is based in the St. Louis office. You can connect with Deborah at 314.932.3974 or via the contact form, or LinkedIn or Twitter below.
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Dennis Pruitt, CEcD
Vice President, Business DevelopmentDennis primarily focuses on building relationships and connections with corporate decision makers around the globe. You can connect with Dennis at 314.932.3972 or via the contact form or LinkedIn below.
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McKenzie Stroot
Digital Content StrategistMcKenzie is responsible for planning and developing digital stories that showcase Missouri as a premier business destination. You can connect with McKenzie via the contact form.
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Cara Weber
Vice President, Business RecruitmentCara leads successful business attraction projects across the state of Missouri. She is the day-to-day contact for companies, site location consultants, state and local economic development partners, and other various influencers involved in the site selection process. You can contact her via the contact form, or LinkedIn below.
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