Economic Development Council
The Chamber´s Economic Development Council (EDC) was formed in 1995 to direct Olathe´s economic development activities. Its mission is to be the lead organization in marketing Olathe and strengthening the local economy through activities that result in the retention and creation of business investments in the community.
Funded from private and public sources, the EDC acts on behalf of the community to secure new business prospects, assist existing business expansions, and develop infrastructure and tools needed to contend in today´s competition for business growth. These companies invest in the EDC.
In addition, the EDC interacts with local and state elected officials, city staff and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce to accomplish economic development goals for the community.
2011 Advisory Council
Gary Anderson,
Gilmore & Bell
John Barnes
Pepsi Beverages Company
Ramin Cherafat
McCownGordon Construction
Craig Eymann, Eymann Development
Tim Felks
Farmers Insurance
Tim Gelvin
Johnson County Community College
Dr. Bart Goering
Spring Hill School District
Rob Heise
Heise-Meyer Properties
Greg Kindle
Kansas City Power & Light
Sam Mansker
Olathe Ford
Dante McGrew
Westar Energy
Paul Neidlein
Turner Construction Company
Gary Nevius
Nevius Serig Palmer Architecture
Dr. Dan Richardson,
Kansas State Olathe Innovation Campus
Matt Ruark
Key Bank Real Estate Capital
Bret Sheffield
Caymus Real Estate
John Snyder
SNR Denton
Michael Snyder
John Deere
Chris Sparks
Tyson Foods
John Thomas
Terracon Consultants
Joe Waters
Johnson County Government
Ex-Officio Advisory Council Members
Rita Ashley
School Board RepresentativeDr. Marlin Berry, Superintendent
Olathe District Schools
Mike Copeland, Mayor
City of Olathe
Frank H. Devocelle, President/CEO
Olathe Medical Center
Ted Gartner, Mgr - Media Relations
Garmin International
City Staff
Dave Clements, Assistant Director of Development Services
City of Olathe
Ben Hart, Director of Resource Management
City of Olathe
Ron Norris, Director of Public Works
City of OlatheRon Shaver, Assistant City Attorney
City of Olathe
Susan Sherman, Asst. City Manager
City of Olathe
Alan Shorthouse, Assistant Director of Resource Management
City of OlatheJ. Michael Wilkes, City Manager
City of Olathe
Staff
Tim McKee, CEO
Ashley Arnold, Vice President Convention & Visitors Bureau
Brad Cornell, COO
Shannon Latham, Assistant Director
Susan Wallace, Executive Assistant
Casey Wilhm, Director Business Retention & Expansion
Olathe Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development
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