Kansas
As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas.
The Business & Community Development Division strives to improve the Kansas economy through the creation and retention of jobs and capital investment, as well as improving the quality of life in our state’s communities, particularly in rural areas of Kansas.
Team
Randi Tveitaraas Jack
Deputy Director, International Division
Phone: 785 296-7868
Randi.TveitaraasJack@ks.gov
April Chiang
Assistant Director, Export Promotion
Phone: 785- 296-5473
achiang@kansascommerce.com
Chang Lu
Recruitment & International Trade Project Manager
Phone: 913-307-7378
clu@kansascommerce.com
Laurie Pieper
Assistant Director, Global Resources
laura.pieper@ks.gov
Katie Chaires
International Project Manager
Phone: 785-250-8688
katie.chaires@ks.gov
Abena Taylor
International Trade Representative
abena.taylor@ks.gov
Cassidy Nolan
International Trade Representative
cassidy.nolan@ks.gov
Offices
Kansas Department of Commerce
Business and Community Development Division
1000 SW Jackson Street Curtis State Office Building, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-5298
As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas.
The Business & Community Development Division strives to improve the Kansas economy through the creation and retention of jobs and capital investment, as well as improving the quality of life in our state’s communities, particularly in rural areas of Kansas.

Team
Randi Tveitaraas Jack
Deputy Director, International Division
Phone: 785 296-7868
Randi.TveitaraasJack@ks.gov
April Chiang
Assistant Director, Export Promotion
Phone: 785- 296-5473
achiang@kansascommerce.com
Chang Lu
Recruitment & International Trade Project Manager
Phone: 913-307-7378
clu@kansascommerce.com
Laurie Pieper
Assistant Director, Global Resources
laura.pieper@ks.gov
Katie Chaires
International Project Manager
Phone: 785-250-8688
katie.chaires@ks.gov
Abena Taylor
International Trade Representative
abena.taylor@ks.gov
Cassidy Nolan
International Trade Representative
cassidy.nolan@ks.gov
Offices
Kansas Department of Commerce
Business and Community Development Division
1000 SW Jackson Street Curtis State Office Building, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-5298