Loretta Hiner Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Designed, developed and currently administer a public finance program providing funding for more than 120 construction developments creating more than 2,000 affordable homes.
• Manage a $37 million Trust Fund loan portfolio that tracks the compliance, performance and value of funded assets.
• Develop, execute, and communicate processes and controls to ensure internal and external compliance with construction funding, loan servicing, and repayment to manage and mitigate risk.
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• Evaluate development proposals and advise the Commission about projects to fund to maximize impact and minimize exposure.
• Negotiate terms, set performance expectations, lead development teams, and oversee adherence to legal agreements, regulations and requirements.

Herculaneum, Missouri, United States

EPA-approved facilitator responsible for planning, directing and facilitating diverse groups toward the creation of a community-driven economic and revitalization plan for the City of Herculaneum, MO, a designated Superfund site.

Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

• Directed, budgeted, and executed Jefferson County's strategic marketing efforts to attract and grow industrial and commercial investment.
• Directed plans to strengthen the area's workforce, infrastructure and business climate.
• Cultivated relationships with elected officials, the business community, area institutions and the media to generate collaboration and cooperation.
• Increased access to capital by promoting and administering public finance programs for business development… Show more
• Increased access to capital by promoting and administering public finance programs for business development and housing development. Show less

O'Fallon, Missouri

• Directed, budgeted, and executed the city's strategic marketing plan to attract and expand industrial enterprises.
• Provided manufacturers and corporate customers with retention, expansion, and relocation assistance.
• Prepared financial, logistic, employment and target industry feasibility studies.
• Worked with city leaders to plan utility, transportation and technology infrastructure for business growth.
• Communicated the city's business attraction and expansion plan to… Show more
• Communicated the city's business attraction and expansion plan to elected officials, stakeholders, the media, and the public. Show less

Topeka, Kansas

• Directed the state agency's Quality Assurance program, an internal performance review system evaluating the quality, results, and impact of Kansas' economic development programs.
• Designed and executed methods to collect, analyze, and report on the agency's programs, processes, and performance data.
• Worked collaboratively with managers to redesign programs for greater impact and accountability.

Topeka, Kansas

• Researched and produced industrial recruitment strategies and proposals, and wrote and contributed to marketing materials to attract corporate investment to the state.
• Prepared market research, comparative site location studies, industry-specific analyses, and corporate tax comparisons for prospective businesses.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

• Counseled small businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors in all areas of business management, record-keeping, product development, and marketing.
• Presented business start-up and business management seminars.
• Provided guidance to clients to increase their visibility, sales and market presence.

West Lafayette, Indiana

• Budgeted and directed the marketing plan for Purdue University's performing arts department.
• Planned, produced, and distributed all advertisements, media and promotional materials.
• Key member of management team responsible for developing campaigns to increase audience attendance and involvement, ticket sales, and loyalty.
• Worked closely with local media, area institutions and the general public presenting special events, educational programming, and performer interviews to… Show more
• Worked closely with local media, area institutions and the general public presenting special events, educational programming, and performer interviews to promote and expand access to the arts. Show less

Beckley, WV

• Developed, budgeted, and managed station public relations and media department.
• Produced and distributed all print and promotional materials for locally produced and nationally distributed programs.
• Developed campaigns to attract viewers, build loyalty, draw underwriters, and raise funds.
• Served as station spokesperson.

Bunker Hill, Kansas

• Directed and budgeted the station’s instructional television programming serving 52 western Kansas counties.
• Cultivated relationships across 40 school districts and four community colleges, coordinating learning materials and helping with technical issues.
• Assisted with public relations, fund-raising, script writing, video editing, and on-air promotions.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Certification - Housing Development Finance Professional, Housing Finance, Pass

Certified as a Housing Development Financial Professional, National Development Council, August 2008

Certification, Public Participation, Pass

Certified Public Participation Facilitator, International Assn. Public Participation, February 2003

Certificate Of Achievement, Economic Impact Analysis, Pass/Certification

This course teaches economic development practitioners how to measure the dynamic impact of changing industries through the local.

Certification, Economic Impact Analysis, Pass

Economic Impact Analysis I & II, Arthur Andersen, February, 1998, Dallas, TX

Certification, Economic Development Financial Professional, Pass

Certified as an Economic Development Financial Professional, National Development Council, May 1996

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communication And Rhetoric, 3.2

Activities and Societies: University Speech team