Mary C. Lamie, P.E.

Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises

BI-State Development

Mary Lamie is the Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development. In her role, she oversees a number of business enterprises of Bi-State Development, including the Gateway Arch operations of key assets, Gateway Arch Riverboat, the St. Louis Downtown Airport, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Her responsibilities of the Freightway include developing public-private partnerships to optimize the region’s freight transportation network and for creating the foundation for planning, marketing and advocacy of the bi-state region as a national freight hub.  These efforts have resulted in national recognition by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a leader in setting multimodal transportation priorities and as a model for regionalism for both this area and regions throughout the nation. The Freightway demonstrates how working collaboratively across sectors can foster an effective approach to regional freight investments and decision-making. Through these efforts, the region has increased its competitiveness for funding and other resources, benefitting national and regional freight mobility and economic development.

Mary has over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry, including 23 years at the Illinois Department of Transportation where she served as Deputy Director of Highways Region 5 Engineer. During this time, she was responsible for the development and implementation of the Region’s transportation program which included engineering, management and budgetary responsibilities. She was responsible for more than 800 employees, 3,300 lane miles of state highways and 1,700 bridges.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and is a professional engineer

Chip Crawford, FASLA, PLA

Managing Director

LJC

As Managing Director for LJC, Chip Crawford is a practice builder, creative thinker, and problem solver. An award-winning Landscape Architect, Chip has more than 40 years of experience leading complex, planning, landscape architecture, and urban design projects across the globe. A true collaborator, Chip connects with clients and has a unique ability to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving, bringing proven expertise and the freshest thinking to the table. He has dedicated his career to being a steward of the public realm and creating inspiring places that improve the quality of people’s lives.

Chip’s experience is at every scale, from city planning to community planning, mixed-use districts, streetscapes, academic and corporate campus planning and design, greenways, and parks, to site-specific landscape architectural design on projects worldwide. His design ethic yields a balance of respect for the brilliant craft of previous best practices, with a view to future tools and technologies, cultivating next practices. All in an inclusive and informative process, which leads to positive outcomes.

Chip is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, a Past President of the Landscape Architecture Foundation, a previous ULI Chair for the St. Louis District Council, and a Kansas State University Alumni Fellow. He is a frequent speaker and event leader who has presented and led ULI, ASLA, Extreme LA, CoreNet Global, LAF, and University Programs events.

Greg Gleicher

CEO

Good Developments Group

Tanner Jones

 Director, Strategic Partnerships & Marketing,

Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners

Tanner is a skilled professional with 10+ years experience in local economic development and economic development strategy, where he has managed community-based economic development marketing and communications, research and data analytics, site and real estate development, and incentive strategy initiatives. His focus on informing innovative and attainable economic development strategies helped propel his Coastal Alabama community to become one of the top 10 fastest- growing metro areas in the United States.

 With experience managing and leading numerous incentive and grant programs, site development programs, and business attraction programs, Tanner has worked on projects ranging from $500,000 to $4 billion. His portfolio spans numerous industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, commercial and retail, and tourism.

Tanner's accolades prove his passion for developing communities and establishing sustainable economic development strategies that create a diverse economy.