Lakesha Mathis, Partner at Greater St. Louis, Inc., has been recognized as a 2026 Top 50 Economic Developer by Consultant Connect, a consulting firm that connects economic developers with site location specialists. Mathis leads the Community Engagement team at Greater St. Louis, Inc., focusing on regional economic growth through small business development and community leadership development.
This prestigious annual award recognizes top-performing economic development professionals selected through peer nominations from the economic development and site consulting sectors. Honorees are chosen based on their strong leadership abilities, creative problem-solving approaches, and proven success in fostering sustainable community growth.



