Diversity

Overview

MSD knows the importance of embracing all aspects of Diversity across the entire District, particularly in recognizing small and diverse businesses as the foundation for building stronger communities in the St. Louis region. As MSD embarks upon historically significant public works projects within it’s service area, the District intends to fully support efforts for inclusion and utilization of Minority and Women Business Enterprises.

To further enhance our concerted and coordinated efforts to promote Diversity, MSD has developed a comprehensive Workforce Program to support the inclusion of minority and women workers on MSD projects to drive economic growth in the Metropolitan St. Louis Region.

MSD has done an exceptional job with internally focused diversity efforts. In promoting efforts of collaboration to provide the necessary components to ensure level playing fields, MSD is committed to strategies which focus on the stimulation of economic growth in our communities, while increasing the vitality of under-utilized minorities and women in the St. Louis community. Below, you will find the link to view various programs and resources offered through MSD in support of our commitment to Diversity.

Contact Information

Shonnah Paredes

Manager of Diversity Programs
Executive Director Division
Phone: (314) 768-6395
Fax: (314) 768-6350
E-mail: sparedes@stlmsd.com

Larry Woods

Diversity Construction Supervisor
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 768-6283
Work Cell: (314) 267-9045
E-mail: lwoods@stlmsd.com

Mikal Hicks

M/WBE Compliance Specialist
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 768-2704
Work Cell: (314) 934-6086
E-mail:  mhicks@stlmsd.com

Sheila Thomas

M/WBE Compliance Specialist
Executive Director Division
Office Phone:  (314) 768-6322
Work Cell: (314) 934-6083
E-mail:  sthomas@stlmsd.com

Vanada Johnson

M/WBE Compliance Inspector
Executive Director Division
Office Phone:  (314) 335-2117
Work Cell: (314) 568-1922
E-mail:  vjohnson@stlmsd.com

Denice Jones

M/WBE Compliance Inspector
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 768-6246
Work Cell: (314) 504-4021
E-mail: djones2@stlmsd.com

Gary Ford

M/WBE Compliance Inspector
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 335-2267
Work Cell: (314) 581-0413
E-mail: gford@stlmsd.com

Jeremy Grisby

M/WBE Compliance Inspector
Executive Director Division
Office Phone:  (314) 335-2101
Work Cell: (314) 503-7981
E-mail: jgrisby@stlmsd.com

Brian Ward

M/WBE Compliance Inspector
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 768-6264
Work Cell: (314) 202-3235
E-mail: bward@stlmsd.com

Dennis Duncan, Jr.

Diversity Program Administrator
Executive Director Division
Office Phone: (314) 335-2185
Work Cell: (557) 204-9357
E-mail: dduncan@stlmsd.com