The IDA was organized for the following purposes: to develop, advance, encourage and promote commercial, industrial, agricultural and manufacturing facilities in and about the City of Independence, Missouri, all for the benefit of Independence, Missouri and its residents; as authorized under the Industrial Development Corporations Act (Sections 349.010 - 349.105 RSMo).
Nine member Board of Directors appointed by the City Council to serve six (6) year terms or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. Directors must be resident taxpayers of Independence, Missouri, for at least one year immediately prior to their appointment.
| Name | Title | Category | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flick, Joseph (Joe) A. | 11/30/2017 | ||
| Kline, William (Mike) | 11/30/2016 | ||
| McDonald, William (Bill) J. | 11/30/2017 | ||
| Querry, Lyle (Keith) | 11/30/2015 | ||
| Thornton, John S. | 11/30/2015 | ||
| Vacant | 11/30/2013 | ||
| VanVelzen, Marcia | 11/30/2015 | ||
| Vaughan Jr., Cecil A. | Chair | 11/30/2017 | |
| Zerr, Jonathan | 11/30/2019 |