Economic Development Commission

In its advisory role to the City Council, the Economic Development Commission recommends areas within the City limits for revitalization, redevelopment and business formation. The Economic Development Commission's mission is to create and maintain a favorable environment for the growth and expansion of business, industry, and commerce within the City. In its advisory role to the City Council, the Economic Development Commission recommends areas within the City limits for revitalization, redevelopment and business formation. The Economic Development Coordinator serves as a conduit between developers and the City and serves as a resource for the Economic Development Commission. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am in room 101.

Directory of Commissioners

Updated January 2010

James M. Ulett, Chairman President Ulett & Associates, Inc.	Barry Collins, Vice-Chairman Tuttle, Vedral, Collins & Erickson
Mohammad Khokhar Century 21 McMullen Real Estate	Cortney Anderson-Wascher Anderson Lock
Patricia Smith RG Smith Equipment Company	Graham Hills G.L. Hills Funeral Home
Barbara Ryan Executive Director Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry	Mary L. Howard Executive Vice-President Nu-Way Industries, Inc.
Pat Mauro Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc.	Richard Grosse RFG Concepts, Inc.
Robert Shambora Athena Investment Group, Inc.	Wendy Gruen Turner Financial Services, Inc.
Jennifer Ganser Economic Development Coordinator jganser@desplaines.org	Rita Shah Brasserie
Jin Lee Albany Park Community Center