Rob Dixon serves as the Director of Economic and Community Development for Ameren Missouri, where he leads strategies to drive economic growth in partnership with local communities. His extensive experience includes serving in Missouri Governor Mike Parson's Cabinet as the head of the state Department of Economic Development, where he successfully led a major government reorganization and the state's post-COVID economic recovery efforts. With executive leadership experience spanning local, regional, and state levels, including roles as President/CEO of the Missouri Community College Association and Executive Vice President of the Springfield Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Rob brings a wealth of expertise to his current position. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, and holds a master's degree in public administration from Missouri State University and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.