The Economic Development Team
City Utilities’ team of experts is available to answer your business and economic development questions.
- Economic Development Inquiries: (417) 831-8400
- Business and Economic Development Office: 2655 S Blackman Rd, Springfield MO 65809
- Mailing Address: PO Box 551, Springfield MO 65801
Dean Thompson
Associate General Manager – Economic Development & SpringNet
(417) 831-8593
dean.thompson@cityutilities.net
Dean leads CU’s Economic Development, Developer Services, and SpringNet groups. He works with the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and other entities to coordinate economic development programs for the Springfield area.
Ben Jones
Manager – Business and Economic Development
(417) 831-8560
ben.jones@cityutilities.net
Ben is the primary contact for prospect inquiries on utility infrastructure availability, projected costs, as well as utility incentives for specific commercial and industrial projects. He works with CU’s design engineers to assist prospective commercial and industrial customers with the coordination of electric, natural gas, water utility and fiber connectivity.
Robert “Bob” Buerke
Key Accounts Manager
(417) 831-8355
robert.buerke@cityutilities.net
Bob serves as liaison and primary contact point for CU’s major customers. As Key Accounts Manager, Bob is responsible for developing and enhancing a positive relationship with these customers by providing a high level of customer support in all areas of utility operations and customer service.
Callie Linville
Administrator – Business Retention and Expansion
(417) 831-8505
callie.linville@cityutilities.net
Callie is responsible for the utility’s business retention and expansion program where she assists business customers with coordination of electric, natural gas and water utility services throughout the expansion process. She is also the primary contact for Springfield’s industrial parks and business customers providing industry news and assistance with utility-related requests for information.
Developer Services
2655 S. Blackman Rd
Springfield, MO 65809
Phone: (417) 831-8888
Fax: (417) 831-8549
Contact CU’s Developer Services during the planning stage for developments in and around Springfield. CU serves a very large area beyond the Springfield city limits, so see us for all your electric, natural gas and water needs. We will pinpoint the location of our existing facilities and work with you to route utilities to your project. We can determine your meter location, service size and collect any fees. Our Developer Services team provides you with a one-stop shop for your technical and engineering needs.