Lakesha Mathis, Partner, Greater St. Louis, Inc., has been named a 2026 Top 50 Economic Developer by Consultant Connect, a consulting agency dedicated to bridging the gap between economic developers and site location consultants. Mathis heads up the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Community Engagement team, which works to grow the region’s economic vitality through small business growth and local leadership capacity.
This annual recognition honors outstanding economic development professionals who are nominated by their peers in both the economic development and site consulting industries. Nominees are selected for their exemplary leadership, innovative strategies, and measurable impact in building thriving communities.