2026 Corporate "Friends of MCMA"

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Navigate Building Solutions, LLC

8419 Manchester Road
Brentwood, MO 63144
Phone: 314-458-3738
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NAVIGATE Building Solutions is a Consulting Firm that provides project management solutions to Public Agencies and Private Owners seeking to build new or renovate existing facilities. Our team of specialists have led the Planning, Navigation and Delivery of over 100 projects throughout the Midwest. We specialize in public, educational and non profit owner/facility types.

Our team is led by Todd Sweeney, Craig Schluter, and Jennifer Kissinger. Together we bring a wealth of procurement, design management, and construction expertise for you to lean on. We represent Owners seeking to limit their risks and maximize the value of their capital investment. Our Clients want access to Trusted Advisors that:

  • Are experts in the field of Design and Construction.
  • Have a proven track record.
  • Have direct guide with the project type they intend to build.
  • Will objectively guide them through their multimillion dollar investment.
  • Will protect them from the schedule, quality and change order risks plaguing the industry.
  • Will save them money.

For more info email Craig Schluter

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Stifel


501 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314-342-8467
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Stifel's Public Finance professionals specialize in helping state and local government agencies raise capital to build and maintain essential infrastructure in the communities they serve. From some of the nation's largest public states, cities, and counties to rural school districts and small towns and nearly everything in between, our municipal banking and underwriting groups work with public agencies to develop and implement financing strategies that allow them to operate and optimize the important work they do.

For more information email Martin Ghafoori or Dan Smith
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Cochran

530A East Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
Phone: 636-584-0540
Fax: 636-584-0512
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Cochran's vision is to be the full-service civil engineering, architectural, site development and infrastructure consulting firm of choice for municipal and private clients needing comprehensive planning, building design and construction inspection services.

For more information Email Sally Bartnett-Bothman or Email Dave Christensen.

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Trane

101 Matrix Commons Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 636-305-3720
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We are climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunity. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our communities, customers, employees and planet.

Together with our brands, Trane and Thermo King, we bring efficient and sustainable climate innovations to buildings, homes and transportation.

For more information Email Jennifer Geen or Email Scott Hardwick.

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MIRMA

3002 Falling Leaf Court
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-817-2554
Fax: 573-441-0515
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MIRMA is a self-insurance pool, created and owned entirely by participating municipalities and functions solely for their benefit.

For more information Email Matthew Brodersen or Email Patrick Bonnot.
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Piper Sandler

11635 Rosewood
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: 913-345-3373
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The CTS Group is an energy services company that develops and implements turn-key, comprehensive energy efficiency projects. 

For more information Email Todd Goffoy

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Veregy

15933 Clayton Road 110
St. Louis, MO 63011
Phone: 636-230-0843
Fax: 636-230-5886
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The CTS Group is an energy services company that develops and implements turn-key, comprehensive energy efficiency projects.

For more information Email Ellie Blankenship or Email John Shaw.

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Interim + Solutions

210 Weiskopf Way
Camdenton, MO 65020
Phone: 573-932-1868

Interim Solutions LLC provides a range of Municipal and Local Government Services.  These include Interim Executive (City Administrator/Managers, Department Directors) Talent for Local Governments, Executive Searches, Wage and Benefit Studies, Organizational Development, Council/Manager Evaluations and Strategic Planning and Goal Setting.

For more information email Jeff Hancock.

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Weis Design Group

16286 Westwoods Business Park Drive
Ellisville, MO 63021
Phone: 636-207-0832
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Weis Design Group (WDG) is a civil engineering firm that was founded in 1969. WDG serves municipalities and school districts in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area of Missouri and Illinois.

With more than 55 years of experience, Weis Design Group offers planning, grant writing, design, project management, and construction administration on projects that include, but are not limited to:

  • roadways
  • stormwater and wastewater collection
  • trails
  • sidewalks
  • shared use paths
  • ADA accessibility
  • parks improvements
  • athletic fields
  • multi-use courts
  • parking lots
  • recreational facilities

For more information email Tom Weis or Lindsay Michelle Weis-Smith.

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Lauber Municipal Law, LLC

4031 NE Lakewood Way
Lee's Summit, MO  64064
Phone: 816-525-7881
View the Lauber Municipal Law website

We are a full service law firm that focuses only the provision of municipal law services. We serve as city attorney, prosecutor, and special counsel for numerous matters including economic development, annexation, condemnation, and complex public works projects.

For more information email Jeremy Cover.

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Missouri American Water

727 Craig Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
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We understand that communities face challenges with their water and wastewater systems due to aging infrastructure, growing demand, expanding regulatory and water quality requirements, and competing priorities. Missouri American Water is proud to provide solutions to address these challenges for communities across the state.

Missouri American Water has an industry-leading track record of environmental compliance, investment in capital improvements, and the experienced management and operations team necessary to provide safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to communities.

As a local business ourselves, we pay taxes and contribute to the local economy through employment opportunities, supplier contracts, and the investment we make in our infrastructure. Our company and employees are actively involved in local civic and charitable activities, and we are proud to be good neighbors and environmental stewards in the communities we serve.

For more information email Erin Allen.

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Opterra Energy Services

12980 Foster St., Ste 400
Overland Park, KS 66213-2601
Phone: 314-374-9233
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OPTERRA partners with public institutions to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities through efficient facilities and infrastructure. With over 50 years of experience, we ensure our customers' long-term success through tailored vendor-neutral solutions that support their vision. OPTERRA's services and solutions have helped customers achieve over $3 billion in guaranteed energy cost savings to date. Your partner for: Operational Efficiency, Facilities and Infrastructure Modernization, Resiliency, Onsite Energy Generation, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater Process Improvements.

For more information email Jennifer Geen.

Benefactor Level

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Missouri LAGERS

701 W Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 800-447-4334
Fax: 573-636-9671
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LAGERS is the largest public pension system in Missouri serving local government employees. We believe a dignified retirement is for everyone and strive toward a secure retirement for all every day. LAGERS membership is made up of thousands of firefighters, police officers, utility workers, EMTs, public works personnel, and librarians, to name a few.

For over 50 years, Missouri LAGERS has helped middle-class workers transition into middle-class retirees. Dependable monthly income is essential for people to exit the workforce with dignity and helps them maintain their standard of living throughout retirement.

LAGERS exists solely for the benefit of our members and the people who are dependent upon them. We take our responsibility seriously and strive to ensure the people who keep our communities going can depend on us. The security, flexibility, and portability of our benefits make LAGERS the preferred retirement plan for Missouri’s local governments.

For more information email Jeff Kempker

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Sikich

12655 Olive Blvd., Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-275-7277
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Sikich CPA is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,400 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals

For more info email Rachael Hawley.

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EverStrive Solutions

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After spending more than 20 years in city management and serving on numerous nonprofit boards, we know the important of building a strong, strategic foundation for this work. At EverStrive, our approach is simple - we work alongside you to design projects and processes that produce the results you need to achieve your goals.

For more info email Lauren Palmer or Meredith Hauck.

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Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

2405 Grand Blvd
Suite 1100
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-218-7573
Fax: 816-221-1018
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Gilmore Bell was established in 1979 and is one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States with 55 attorneys nationwide. The firm primarily represents governmental entities and 501c3 organizations to negotiate financing alternatives including bond and lease transactions, economic development incentives and public-private partnerships. Complementing its core practice, Gilmore Bell also acts as underwriter’s counsel and bank counsel in public finance transactions.

The firm has an extensive tax and arbitrage rebate compliance practice – with four full-time tax attorneys and a staff of tax analysts – that has grown in response to increased complexity of Federal tax laws, regulations and IRS audit examinations. In addition, the firm provides continuing disclosure compliance services to issuers of municipal securities.

For more than 25 years, Gilmore Bell has consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally in number of bond counsel opinions rendered on municipal bond issues, and the firm consistently ranks 1st in the Midwest region, both in number and dollar volume of long-term state and local government bond issues. We strive to provide timely, effective and efficient service to assist our public finance clients in meeting their goals. This work ethic and practice integrity are at the core of our firm’s culture.

For more info email Jason Terry

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UMB Bank

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UMB is more than a company. We’re advisors, consultants, problem-solvers, friends and community members. We want to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.

We work to live up to the highest standards—yours. We’re passionate about service, dedicated to our craft, and committed to exceeding the expectations of our customers and communities. These core values are what connect us, distinguish us and drive us to be here for you today and into the future.

For more info email Reagan Holliday.