David Messner
Republican · MO · Managing Partner, New Legacy Development Partners
David Messner is a St. Louis County real-estate professional, entrepreneur, and managing partner of New Legacy Development Partners. His campaign biography says he has worked in economic development, deal structuring, adaptive reuse, and small-business ownership. He earned an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, a master's degree in dispute resolution and conflict management from Southern Methodist University, and a bachelor's degree in history from Southern Methodist University.
Track record
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Submitted recommendations to Wildwood for a more cohesive Town Center development strategy and gave public comment to the city's Economic Development Committee, advocating dense, walkable, mixed-use housing and neighborhood retail in the Town Center while preserving rural areas outside it.
July 22, 2025For
Source: cityofwildwood.com · researched July 14, 2026
General
· 4 records
Filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Brian Minges and Advantes Holdings; local business reporting said Messner alleged he was owed $1.1 million.
May 21, 2024
Source: bizjournals.com · researched July 14, 2026
Participated through New Legacy Development Partners in closing financing and beginning construction on the $5.7 million Trader Lofts redevelopment, converting a vacant historic building into 20 apartments and commercial space.
January 10, 2023
Source: static1.squarespace.com · researched July 14, 2026
Acquired and revived the historic Old Judge Coffee brand in St. Louis, relaunching its coffee and merchandise in 2020.
October 15, 2020
Source: saucemagazine.com · researched July 14, 2026
Co-established the New Legacy Development Fund during the April 2020 economic downturn to seek local investment for adaptive-reuse projects in St. Louis.
April 6, 2020
Source: audacy.com · researched July 14, 2026
Elections
- County Assessor · August 4, 2026 · St. Louis County, Missouri
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.