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Departamento de Comercio de Kansas<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Director de Turismo<\/p> \n

Bridgette Jobe es la Directora de la Divisi\u00f3n de Turismo de Kansas en el Departamento de Comercio de Kansas, donde dirige un equipo de profesionales del turismo cuya misi\u00f3n es inspirar los viajes a Kansas y por todo el estado. \u00a1Como Directora, supervisa el marketing del estado para los visitantes, la publicaci\u00f3n de KANSAS! Magazine, el programa Kansas Agritourism y el programa Kansas Byways. <\/p>\n \n \n \n

Bridgette se uni\u00f3 a Turismo de Kansas en 2019. Anteriormente, trabaj\u00f3 m\u00e1s de veinti\u00fan a\u00f1os en la Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes de Kansas City Kansas. Fue presidenta de la Asociaci\u00f3n de la Industria Tur\u00edstica de Kansas y presidenta del Consejo de Viajes y Turismo del Gobernador de Kansas. Bridgette lleva toda la vida en Kansas y es una Original Dotte. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Matthew Godinez <\/h5>\n
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Subsecretario de Calidad<\/p> \n

Matthew Godinez es Subsecretario de Lugares de Calidad del Departamento de Comercio de Kansas. Es responsable de la supervisi\u00f3n, gesti\u00f3n y direcci\u00f3n de las divisiones que incluyen Kansas Main Street, Community Development Block Grants, Housing, The Office of Rural Prosperity y The Office of Broadband Development. Su trabajo consiste en establecer la estrategia para la divisi\u00f3n de Lugares de Calidad e impulsar mejoras administrativas internas relacionadas con las operaciones de la agencia y garantizar que los programas de Lugares de Calidad est\u00e9n alineados con el Marco de Crecimiento de Kansas.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Matt se desempe\u00f1\u00f3 anteriormente como Director Ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Desarrollo Regional de Chanute y la Comisi\u00f3n de Planificaci\u00f3n Regional del Sudeste de Kansas. Matt ha sido nombrado uno de los 50 mejores desarrolladores econ\u00f3micos de Norteam\u00e9rica, Top 40 under 40 in Economic Development y Leadership Kansas Class of 2019. En 2022, Matt recibi\u00f3 su designaci\u00f3n de Master Economic Development Practitioner de la Universidad del Sur de Mississippi.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mike Beene <\/h5>\n
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Subsecretario de Comercio<\/p> \n

Mike Beene trabaja como Subsecretario de Comercio, supervisando los Servicios de Mano de Obra, Recursos Humanos, Servicios de Construcci\u00f3n y Workforce AID para el Departamento de Comercio de Kansas. Beene empez\u00f3 a trabajar en la agencia en enero de 2007 como Director Regional en el sureste de Kansas (Divisi\u00f3n de Servicios de Mano de Obra). Sus funciones incluyen la supervisi\u00f3n de todos los programas y subvenciones federales de mano de obra, adem\u00e1s de los 23 centros de mano de obra ubicados en todo el estado.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Beene obtuvo un m\u00e1ster en Educaci\u00f3n por la Universidad Estatal de Kansas. Antes de su carrera en el Departamento de Comercio, fue educador y administrador en instituciones secundarias y postsecundarias de Kansas.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Joshua Jefferson <\/h5>\n
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Deputy Secretary<\/p> \n

Joshua Jefferson serves as the Deputy Secretary of Business Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, where he leads statewide efforts to attract, retain and expand businesses while advancing strategic economic initiatives that promote long-term prosperity. He oversees a high-performing division focused on driving private-sector capital investment, creating quality jobs and fostering a business-friendly climate across Kansas.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

With over 17 years of experience in economic development, commercial real estate, aviation management and workforce development, Jefferson has established himself as a transformative leader in both the public and private sectors. He has played a pivotal role in securing landmark projects such as Gulfstream Aerospace, Virgin Galactic, Merck and Fiserv. Prior to his role in Kansas, Jefferson was instrumental in attracting major aerospace investments to the Greater Phoenix region, including Virgin Galactic\u2019s Delta Class spacecraft facility and Gulfstream\u2019s West Coast Service Center.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Jefferson\u2019s leadership spans diverse and high-growth sectors, including aviation, advanced manufacturing, financial technology and logistics. His strategic oversight has helped position Kansas as a national hub for innovation and industry leadership. Known for his expertise in site selection, incentive structuring and transformational project delivery, he is a trusted advisor to businesses, policymakers and community organizations alike.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

In recognition of his impact, Jefferson was named one of North America\u2019s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect in 2025. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Urban Real Estate Planning from Arizona State University and remains committed to strengthening Kansas\u2019s economy through proactive, inclusive and forward-thinking development strategies.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Robert North <\/h5>\n
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Abogado Jefe<\/p> \n

Bob North es Consejero Jefe del Departamento de Comercio de Kansas. Bob es responsable de las operaciones del Departamento de Comercio y ha desempe\u00f1ado este cargo desde 2004. Tiene una amplia experiencia en financiaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica, programas de desarrollo econ\u00f3mico financiados con bonos y otros incentivos de desarrollo econ\u00f3mico. Antes de incorporarse a Commerce, trabaj\u00f3 en el sector privado.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

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David Toland <\/h5>\n
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Vicegobernador y Secretario de Comercio<\/p>

\nDavid Toland is the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas and also serves as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce. \nA seventh-generation Kansan, Toland was appointed Secretary of Commerce by Governor Laura Kelly in January 2019 and \nLieutenant Governor in January 2021.\n<\/p>\n\n

\nDuring his time as Secretary, Kansas has become a dominant force in economic development \u2014 twice garnering the most \nprivate sector investment per capita of any state in the nation \u2014 and breaking every previous record for capital \ninvestment and job creation in state history.\n<\/p>\n\n

\nIn addition to the historic deal that will bring the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas in 2031, Toland also led the state\u2019s \nsuccessful recruitment of one of the largest economic development projects in state history, the $4 billion, 4,000 job \nPanasonic electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto. Not only has Toland led very large projects, but he has also focused \non grassroots community-led development such as revitalizing buildings on Main Streets, creating upper-floor housing in \ndowntown districts, and investing in the Rural Champions program that strengthens Kansas communities.\n<\/p>\n\n

\nThis ongoing wave of economic momentum was spurred by a complete overhaul of the Department of Commerce led by \nLt. Governor Toland. This included getting Kansas re-engaged internationally, championing regional approaches to \neconomic development, and placing a new emphasis on growth and quality of life in rural communities.\n<\/p>\n\n

\nToland has extensive experience in urban and rural economic development, having worked at the local level in both \nWashington, D.C., and in his hometown of Iola in Allen County. He holds both Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees from \nthe University of Kansas.\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Works se licenci\u00f3 en Agricultura por la Universidad Estatal de Kansas, en la especialidad de Ciencia e Industria Alimentarias, con especializaci\u00f3n en Administraci\u00f3n de Empresas. Tambi\u00e9n obtuvo un m\u00e1ster en Estudios Europeos e Internacionales Avanzados por el Centre International de Formation Europ\u00e9enne. Antes de empezar a trabajar en el Departamento de Comercio, Works fue Coordinadora de Desarrollo de Agronegocios en el Departamento de Agricultura de Kansas.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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