Missouri Development Finance Board

200 Madison Street
Suite 1000
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: (573)-751-8479
Fax: (573)-526-4418

Email: mdfb@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.mdfb.org/

Director: Mark Stombaugh

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 100.265

Department: Economic Development

Mission: To assist infrastructure and economic development projects in Missouri by providing the critical component of the total financing for projects which have a high probability of success but are not feasible without the Board's assistance.

Function: The Missouri Development Finance Board administers a range of financing programs for Missouri business, local governments and state agencies; issues taxable or tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds or notes; provides market rate or low-interest loans and grants to political subdivisions to fund public infrastructure improvements.

SubCommittees: Personnel, Finance, Audit, Executive

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 12 meetings; committee meetings as needed

Location of meetings: Jefferson City (January-May); varying locations (June-December)

Duration of meetings: 1/2 day; planning meetings, 2 days

Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 2 hours

Total time commitment: 5 to 6 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 12

Appointed members: 8

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 1 member must be the Director of the Department of Economic Development; 1 must be the Director of the Department of Agriculture; 1 must be the Director of the Department of Natural Resources; 1 must be the Lieutenant Governor; 8 must be appointed by the Governor

Political Requirements: yes, not more than 5 of the members appointed by the Governor may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: yes, members must reside in Missouri at least 5 years preceding appointment

Senate Consent Required: Yes

Members

Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe
Lieutenant Governor

Acting Director Michelle H. Hataway
Department of Economic Development Director

Director Jered (Dru) Buntin
Department of Natural Resources Director

Director Chris Chinn
Department of Agriculture Director

Mr. Rick Holton Jr.(R)
Governor Appointed Member 1
Term begins: Feb 25, 2021
Term expires: Sep 14, 2024

Mr. John Parry(R)
Governor Appointed Member 2
Term begins: Dec 16, 2020
Term expires: Sep 14, 2024

Ms. Marie Carmichael(D)
Governor Appointed Member 3
Springfield
Term begins: Feb 19, 2019
Term expires: Sep 14, 2020

Ms. Jessica L. Craig(R)
Governor Appointed Member 4
Florence
Term begins: Nov 7, 2023
Term expires: Sep 14, 2027

Mr. Jonas P. Arjes(R)
Governor Appointed Member 5
Walnut Shade
Term begins: Nov 7, 2023
Term expires: Sep 14, 2027

Mr. Matthew L. Dameron(D)
Governor Appointed Member 6
Kansas City
Term begins: May 5, 2016
Term expires: Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Brent Thomas Buerck(R)
Governor Appointed Member 7
Perryville
Term begins: Nov 21, 2023
Term expires: Sep 14, 2026

Mr. Dan E. Cranshaw(D)
Governor Appointed Member 8
Term begins: Dec 16, 2020
Term expires: Sep 14, 2022