Brian Thompson, a former Dexter resident and current CEO of Lebanon-REDI, has been chosen as the next president-elect of the Missouri Economic Development Council. His selection follows a decade of service dedicated to advancing economic initiatives in Missouri.

A former University of Pennsylvania student, identified as Luigi Mangione, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in a high-profile case involving Brian Thompson. Though details remain scarce, the case has drawn considerable attention due to Thompson’s role as the alleged United Healthcare CEO.