Michael S. Kearney

Michael Kearney is Manager of Economic Development for Ameren Corporation.

As manager, Michael is responsible for Ameren’s business and community development activities throughout its Illinois and Missouri service territory.

Initially employed in 1986 by the Central Illinois Public Service Company (CIPS), a predecessor to Ameren, Michael has held several positions in industrial services and marketing programs prior to assuming his current duties in St. Louis.

Michael has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Grinnell College (Grinnell, Iowa) and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and is recognized by the national Development Council (NDC) as an Economic Development Finance Professional. Michael serves as a member of state and local development organizations in Missouri and Illinois and is also active with several youth education programs.