TRI-STATE DEVELOPMENT AT CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE NAMES SEAN FREEMAN AS DIRECTOR

— Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) is pleased to
announce the appointment of Sean Freeman as its new Director. Freeman brings a wealth
of experience in entrepreneurship, higher education, and community engagement, and
will lead the regional economic development efforts of the program.
Most recently, Freeman served as the Entrepreneurial Specialist for the Small Business
Development Center at the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council. In this
role, he provided vital resources to underserved entrepreneurial communities across a
seven-county region. His work was guided by strong personal relationships and
community-informed program development that elevated local startup ecosystems.
“Sean has a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our region,
and we are excited to welcome him to this role,” said Leslie Sieck, Vice President for
Strategic Initiatives at C-SC and former Executive Director of Tri-State Development. “His
experience, relationships, and community-first mindset will be invaluable as we continue to
expand the reach and impact of Tri-State Development.”
In addition to his economic development expertise, Freeman brings a background in
higher education, having previously served as Director of Admissions at
Hannibal-LaGrange University. His combined experience uniquely positions him to
continue and grow the impact of Tri-State Development through training, tools, and
resources that support long-term regional economic growth.
Freeman will work closely with Sieck, who recently stepped into a new leadership role at
C-SC to support the continued growth of strategic programs and initiatives that serve the
broader tri-state region.

Tri-State Development is an initiative of Culver-Stockton College focused on supporting
economic and community growth across a 42-county region in northeast Missouri,
west-central Illinois, and southeast Iowa.