Government Board of Directors

Photo of Brian Baker
Brian Lane Baker
North Commissioner-District 2
Cass County

Commissioner Brian Baker represents the northern part of Cass County on the Cass County Commission. He was elected to the Commission in November 2008.

In addition to his career in public service, Commissioner Baker formerly served as the assistant pastor and ministry director for the First Baptist Church in Belton: Heartland Family Ministries. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2002 and served at the Capitol in Jefferson City from 2003-2008. He was elected to the Belton Board of Alderman in April 2001, where he served on the Transportation Review Committee and as the Park Board liaison.

Commissioner Baker is a member of or involved in the following organizations: First Baptist Church of Belton; Belton Chamber of Commerce; Raymore Chamber of Commerce; Cass Coalition of Chambers; Belton CARES; Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club; Cass County Republican Committee; Belton Vision Team; and coaches Class 1 high school basketball. He is a former member of the Cass County CHART – Community Health Assessment Resource Team.

Return to top.
Les Whiteside
CCCED Small Cities' Representative
City of Archie
Coming Soon!
Return to top.
Photo of Juan Alonzo
Juan Alonzo
Government Director-Raymore
Mayor of the City of Raymore
Work Phone: 816-813-4054
Juan Alonzo served as Chairman of the CCCED Executive Board in 2010 and as Vice Chair in 2009. In addition to his commitment to fostering economic development in Cass County, Juan Alonzo has served the citizens of Raymore as Mayor for nearly a decade and is very active as a community leader in multiple arenas including: Mid-American Regional Council (MARC):Regional Homeland Security Committee;Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation;Hope Haven of Cass County (2005 – 2009, 2010 Present);Raymore / Belton Interchange Transportation Development District (Chair);Greater Kansas City United Way, Operating Board, Eastern Jackson and Cass Counties;Kansas City Area Mayor’s Caucus; Little Blue Valley Sewer District Board of Trustees (Vice Chair);Mayor’s Advisory Board for the Little Blue Valley Sewer District;Middle Big Creek Sewer District, Advisory Board (Chairman);Research Belton Hospital, Board of Trustees; Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission;Cass County League of Cities (Vice President 2003-2007);City Taskforce for Road Excise Tax program (1999-2000);City Hall Complex Exploratory Committee (Chair 2001)
Return to top.
Photo of Kevin Wood
Kevin Wood
Vice Chair of the CCCED Executive Board
Mayor of the City of Harrisonville
As Vice Chair of Cass County Corporation of Economic Development and recently re-elected Mayor of Harrisonville, Kevin Wood brings a wide breadth of experience including, but not limited to, historic preservation, philanthropy, senior services and community development. 
Wood has served Cass County and the region in the following roles: Member of Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce; Past Board Member Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce; Past Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Promotions Committee; Past President of Cass County Historical Society/Current Board Member; Past Vice President Harrisonville United Way; Bi-County United Way: Past Chairman of the  Board; Past Board of Director United Way of Greater Kansas City; Missouri Municipal League Past President and Current Board Member;Freedoms Frontier National Heritage District Board Member; Past Advisory Board Member Kendalwood Home Health; Past Advisory Board Member Cass Career Center Nursing Program; Past Advisory Board member Mid-Central Sysco Medical Supply; Appointed Member of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging
Return to top.
Photo of Terry Wilson
Terry Wilson
CCCED Treasurer: Executive Board Member
Mayor of the City of Pleasant Hill
Terry C. Wilson serves the CCCED as a strong advocate for tourism and enhancing the quality of life in Cass County. Wilson is a life long resident of Cass County and has served on the Pleasant Hill City Council and off and on as Mayor of Pleasant Hill since 1976. 

Wilson's home community of Pleasant Hill is the home of the Cass County Fair and will soon be a Katy Trail tourism destination. Wilson brings expertise in downtown revitalization and fostering home-grown industry to the CCCED.

Currently, Wilson is active with several City organizations, as well as, serving as the Chairman of the Congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church, and on the Cass County Fair Board. 
Return to top.
Photo of Ernie Jungmeyer
Ernie Jungmeyer
CCCED Secretary: Executive Board Member
Mayor of the City of Peculiar
Ernie Jungmeyer is a long standing member of the CCCED Executive Board bringing private industry knowledge of civil engineering in the highway and heavy construction fields. Jungmeyer is currently serving his second term as Mayor of Peculiar. Jungmeyer has also served as an Alderman and Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission for five years. His lifelong commitment to community development combined with 38 years of civil engineering make Mayor Jungmeyer a vital asset for economic development in Cass County.  
Return to top.
Photo of Jim Odom
Jim Odom
Mayor of the City of Belton

Coming Soon!

Return to top.

Keep up with CCCED

Show Me Cass County Missouri

Why Choose Cass County?

"Prior to investing anywhere in the Greater KC Area, you owe it yourself,your customers and investors to explore Cass County! Great schools at all levels, quality housing in price ranges that are comparable to others anywhere in the metropolitan area. Development opportunities are readily available and you are near enough to the amenities of KC and far enough away to maintain your own identity. Your Move!"

Gary Mallory
Governmental Professional Management Services LLC