FEATURED NEWS

About LCDC/LCPA



Who We Are and What We Do

Leavenworth County Development Corporation (LCDC) is a 501(c)(6) public private organization whose primary mission is to coordinate and facilitate the retention, expansion and attraction of primary businesses. The organization was originally established in 1981 by a group of visionary business leaders who understood the importance of diversifying the local tax base and having an agency in place that could assist in the development of stronger economic opportunities. LCDC has 3 full time employees and are governed by a board of directors. Much of the direction for the organization is provided by its strong volunteer base and outstanding governmental/community leadership.

Leavenworth County Port Authority (LCPA) is a quasi governmental agency whose primary mission is to assist in the development of economic opportunities via t he planning, construction and marketing of industrial property/facilities in Leavenworth County. This organization serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. LCPA was originally established under state statute in 1969. Its originally focus was to provide guidance and direction for the development of the port area along the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, however as economic development moved away from barge/rail importance, the organization adapted itself to serve additional needs of the community. LCPA has a board of 5, and is staffed by LCDC. The direction the organization follows is provided by its board of directors and that of the county commissioners.

Together these organizations work side-by-side to provide a seamless economic development portfolio to those interested in doing business in Leavenworth County.

LCDC 2009 Board of Directors Click the headers below to view/hide full information

- Officers and Executive Committee

• President: Chuck Peterson
  Vice-President: Mike Nixon
  Treasurer: Dean Weddum
  Past President: Tony Kramer
  At-Large: David Schroeder
  

- Board of Directors

• Terry Andrews
  Blaine Weeks
  Susie Beying
  Ed Chapman, Jr
  Chris Donnelly
  Marisa Gray
  Dan Gutshall
  Bob Hatch
  Rick Schneider
  Mike Nixon
  Bill Petrie
  Dean Weddum
  Tony Kramer
  Chuck Peterson
  David Schroeder
  Steve Christensen
  
  Mark Loughry - City Administrator, City of Basehor
  Mike Smith - City Administrator, City of Lansing
  Scott Miller - City Manager, City of Leavenworth
  Mike Yanez - City Administrator, City of Tonganoxie
  John Flower - Chairman, Leavenworth County Commission
  J.C. Tibbetts - Leavenworth County Port Authority
  

- Ex-Officio Board Members

• Gayle Runnels - President, Basehor Chamber of Commerce
  Tim Holverson - Executive VP, Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce
  Cheryl Hanback - Executive Director, Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce
  Wendy Scheidt - Executive Director, Leavenworth Main Street
  

- LCPA 2009 Board of Directors

• Chairman: Terry Andrews
  Vice Chairman: Bill New
  Treasurer: Charlie Hill
  Secretary: Ed Chapman, Jr.
  At Large Member: J.C. Tibbetts
  

- Staff

• Executive Director: Steve Jack
  Economic Development Coordinator: Victoria Rowley
  Administrative Assistant: Kelly Casey