Overview
Liz DeBold Austin serves as Vice President of Business Development at CannonDesign[1][3], focusing on relationships and opportunities across the Central region within commercial, civic, higher education, science and technology, and healthcare sectors[2]. Austin has held concurrent leadership roles, including President of EDA Consulting, LLC since May 2007[4]. Prior positions include Principal-Economic Development Lead at Lamar Johnson Collaborative from February 2024 to January 2025[5], Chief Marketing Officer at Green Street Real Estate Ventures from February 2024 to January 2025[6], and Vice President of Marketing at the same firm from November 2013 to January 2022[7]. Austin's earlier career included roles in real estate brokerage, tax management, and investor relations[8][9][10]. Educational credentials include a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate from the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute[12], a Certificate in Economic Development from the American Economic Development Council[13], and completion of Leadership St. Louis 43[11].
Profile introduction
As Vice President of Business Development for CannonDesign, I focus on building relationships and exploring opportunities across the Central region, specifically within the commercial/civic, higher education, S+T, and healthcare sectors. CannonDesign is driven by Living-Centered Design, a philosophy rooted in creating spaces where people and communities can truly thrive. I'm proud to be part of a team that seamlessly integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and facility optimization—delivering innovative, people-first solutions with meaningful impact. Previously, I served as Ec…
Career history
- Vice President of Business DevelopmentApr 2025 to presentCannonDesign
- PresidentMay 2007 to presentEDA Consulting, LLC - Greater St. Louis
- Principal-Economic Development LeadFeb 2024 to Jan 2025Lamar Johnson Collaborative
- Chief Marketing OfficerJan 2022 to Oct 2023Green Street Real Estate Ventures
- Vice President of MarketingNov 2013 to Jan 2022Green Street Real Estate Ventures
- Investor Relations2011 to 2012Yurbuds
- Associate, Brokerage ServicesSep 2001 to May 2005Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
- Manager, State & Local TaxSep 1998 to Sep 2000KPMG, LLP
Education
- Leadership St. Louis 43, Leadership Training at FOCUS St. Louis2018 - 2019
- Certificate, Commercial Real Estate2002 - 2003Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute
- Certificate, Economic Development at American Economic Development Council1995 - 1998
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