Andrea Bough named interim president/CEO of Economic Development Corporation of KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Wednesday that Councilwoman Andrea Bough (6th District At-Large) has been named the interim president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of KC.

Bough replaces Tracey Lewis, who is departing from his role as president and CEO.

Lewis had led EDCKC since July 2022; Bough assumes the role immediately.

With Bough's departure from the KCMO City Council, Lucas will recommend a replacement, per the Charter. The replacement will serve the remainder of Bough's term, subject to council approval.

"Tracey Lewis stepped into an important role and performed with steadiness and integrity. I thank him for his service and wish him well," Lucas said in a news release. "In Councilwoman Bough, EDCKC gains a proven economic development leader with 25 years of experience in land use, development, and real estate transactions in our region. Kansas City's economic momentum is in good hands."

Bough, a real estate and development law attorney, has served on the city council since 2019.

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