Meeting Schedule:
The Industrial Development Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Noon in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1115 Broadway. These meetings are open to the public.
List of 2026 Industrial Development Commission Meeting Dates
Master List of 2026 City of Highland Meeting Dates
Vision:
Our vision is a vibrant, innovative and diversified economy that creates a positive business climate and a high quality of life for the City of Highland.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide visionary economic development leadership, civic involvement and business advocacy in a non-partisan and collaborative manner to continuously improve the region's economy and high-quality of life.
Terms:
Each member of this five-member Commission shall serve for a term of one year, which one-year term (regardless of the date of the member's taking office) shall expire on the date of the first City Council meeting in the month of May next following the member's taking office.
Industrial Development Commission Members:
(1 Year Terms)
| Name | Position | Term Expires | Phone | |
| James L. Meridith | Chairman | May 3, 2027 | jim@meridithfuneralhome.com | 618-654-2155 |
| Diane Korte-Lindsay | Vice - Chairman | May 3, 2027 | dianekorte@realtor.com | 618-973-8645 |
| Marcus Alvarado | May 3, 2027 | drmarcus@alvaradohealthcare.com | 618-304-7395 | |
| Josh Kloss | May 3, 2027 | jkloss@klossfurniture.com | 618-960-9430 | |
| Marshall Rinderer | May 3, 2027 | Marshall@rindererlaw.com | 618-882-6390 |
Contact:
Chris Flake
Phone: 618-654-9891
Email: cflake@highlandil.gov
