Corey J Mehaffy is the executive vice president and general manager of Orscheln Properties Co. L.L.C. Prior to joining the Orscheln team, Corey served as the president of two regional economic development organizations directing business attraction, business retention and expansion, and entrepreneurship initiatives for multiple counties in Northeast Missouri.

 

Prior to his 15 years in economic development, Corey held several senior management positions in a variety of industries from higher-ed, to finance and retail, while owning several businesses. Corey has more than 30 years of experience in business development.

 

In 2012, Corey founded C. J. Mehaffy, LLC, an economic development company to advise entrepreneurs, communities and expanding businesses in an effort to encourage and facilitate new business investment.

 

In 2014, Corey purchased Growth Services Group, a workforce intelligence research and consulting firm. GSG uses proprietary methodologies and processes to offer clients rigorous data analysis which results in an exhaustive knowledge of all aspects of the subject labor force. A primary GSG goal is to help communities address the ongoing workforce needs of both existing and prospective businesses to promote investment within their region.

 

In 2016, Corey founded GSG Hospitality Group. GSG Hospitality Group is a national consulting firm focused on data and primary intelligence insights for local municipalities and developers who are interested in promoting the retail/hospitality sectors in their area. A primary goal of GSG Hospitality is to help communities and developers attract new retail/mixed use developments, hotels and residential developments as well as assisting with downtown revitalization efforts in an effort to attract young talent and capture more revenues.

 

In 2018, Corey co-founded GSG Municipal Group. GSG Municipal Group is a consulting firm offering value added products and services to public entities.

 

Corey has a bachelor’s degree in business from William Woods University. Corey has completed several professional development programs including Experience in Community Enterprise and Leadership Development, Heartland Economic Development Course, Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges Certification Program, and McConkey-Johnson International Fundamentals of Development, and Performance Measurements for Effective Management of Non-Profit Organizations from Harvard University. Corey is a graduate of the International Economic Development Council and the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. In addition, Corey holds a professional certification as an Inland Marine Port Manager.

 

Corey is proud to be associated with a family-owned organization that has always promoted quality, value, service, and fairness in all its business dealings.