Our Team
Missouri Partnership’s team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Whether you’re a business leader or a site location consultant, we’re here to help you navigate the process with ease. In Missouri, we have a deep understanding of what companies need when expanding or entering new markets—and we’re ready to help you every step of the way.
Subash Alias
CEOWorking primarily out of the St. Louis office, Subash is the CEO and focuses on bringing jobs and investment to Missouri.
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Kim Gerlt
Vice President, Business RecruitmentKim serves as the Vice President, Business Recruitment.
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Evan Glantz
Director, Business RecruitmentEvan serves as Director, Business Recruitment.
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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.
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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.
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Sal Maniaci
Vice President, Business RecruitmentSal serves as Vice President, Business Recruitment, and leads successful business attraction projects across the state of Missouri.
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Rick McDowell
Business DevelopmentRick serves as Business Development. You can connect with Rick at 314-725-0949.
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Amy Monahan
Creative ManagerAmy is a graphic designer and produces marketing materials for the Missouri Partnership.
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Ebby Neuner
Operations & AdministrationEbby began employment at Missouri Partnership in 2022. Her Operations & Administration role involves accounting (bookkeeping and financial reporting), human resources, office management, etc. Ebby is also versed to assist the Project Management team with business attraction projects.
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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.
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Deborah Price
Senior Vice President, Business Recruitment & 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.
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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.
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Cara Weber
Vice President, Special ProjectsCara leads Missouri Partnership’s Shared Services team and provides advanced support to Project Management and Business Development.
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