St. Louis Sports Commission Associates
Who are the Associates? What do they do?
The St. Louis Sports Commission Associates are a group of area young professionals who volunteer to assist the Sports Commission’s efforts. Created in 2007, the group seeks to cultivate and harness the interest, energy, and enthusiasm of young professionals in St. Louis to help the Sports Commission fulfill its mission of making the region a better place to live, visit, work, and play through sports. Associates have the opportunity to volunteer for Sports Commission events, participate in the organization’s activities, and attend business and social meetings hosted by the group.
What are the Associates’ Events?
Meetings and Social Events:
July 28: AC St. Louis vs. Portland Pro Soccer game @ the AB Soccer Park
September 27: Cardinals vs. Pirates @ Busch Stadium
Fundraisers:
August 28: Sports Commission Associates Trivia Night benefiting the Associates' Sportsmanship Scholarship @ Edward Jones Headquarters in Des Peres (Interstate 270 & Manchester)
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How can I be an Associate?
Membership is open to anyone wishing to support the Sports Commission’s mission. To help fund its activities and to demonstrate a commitment to the group, Associates are asked to pay annual membership dues of $50. The components of Associates membership include:
- A direct link to rewarding volunteer opportunities and experiences that make a positive impact on the region through sports.
- Participation in the Associates’ business/social meetings during the year.
- Access to purchase seats for selected Sports Commission events ahead of the general public.
Thank you for your support!
Who runs the Associates?
The Associates group is governed by its own board, which establishes the group’s priorities, sets its agenda, and defines its direction and involvement in Sports Commission events and projects. Associates members who become engaged in the group’s activities will receive future consideration to occupy seats on the board.
Who is on the Associates Board?
| Chair |
| Jason Riney |
Renaissance Financial Corp. |
| Vice Chair |
| Holly Yoakum |
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri |
| Treasurer |
| Andy Sandler |
The Sandler Group |
| Secretary |
| Stephanie Zoller |
KSDK-TV |
| Board Members |
| Tom Ackerman |
KMOX-AM |
| Jennifer Deschamp |
The Deschamp Law Firm, LLC |
| Eric Emmenegger |
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company |
| Margaret Pundmann Fortner |
Emerge Enterprise, LLC |
| Tyler Frank |
Armstrong Teasdale, LLP |
| Tom Geiser |
Black Twig Communications |
| Kevin Lehrer |
5Horizons Group |
| Danny Lewin |
Advantage Consulting |
| Dan Messerli |
IBM |
| Ellen Nangle |
Stinson, Morrison, Hecker, LLP |
| Piers Pritchard |
Cassidy Turley |
| Jason Ramthun |
Midland States Bank |
| Garrett Reuter |
Thompson Coburn, LLP |
| Scott Schatzman |
The Singer Law Firm |
| Michael West |
Ameren Corp. |
| Christopher Woehle |
Northwestern Mutual |
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