Corey J. Mehaffy
CEO
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.
Anne Fennewald, MBA
Programmer, Research Analyst
Annie Fennewald, MBA, is an economic and market analytics consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting data-driven strategy for private and public sector organizations. She holds an MBA in Marketing Analytics from the University of Missouri and a BA in Economics from Elon University. Annie specializes in economic analysis, market research, and innovation strategy, helping businesses evaluate growth opportunities, optimize services, and guide investment decisions. Her background includes roles with EquipmentShare, MOREnet at the University of Missouri, Shelter Insurance, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chelsea Velic, MBA, Analyst
Chelsea holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the College of William and Mary and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of North Florida. Chelsea has over seven years of experience in data analytics and specializes in automating complex data workflows into simple processes. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, sudoku, and photography.
Randal Weidenaar, Marketing Director
Randal Weidenaar is a marketing professional specializing in creating market energy. He knows how to connect products with markets through creative intuition like few can. Ideas are his greatest asset and result in new business, stunning marketing campaigns, and compelling stories.