Volunteer Leadership

Steve Hamilton
CEO
CSI Leasing

Tim Figge
CEO
Hussmann

2022 Host Committee

2022 Host Committee

The Champions of Hope Gala Host Committee are influential leaders from St. Louis' business an philanthropic community who are passionate towards the mission of the American Cancer Society.  The Host Committee helps lead the procurement of revenue from some of St. Louis' most generous individuals.  The Host Committee will welcome our distinguished guests at the cocktail reception at the 2022 Champions of Hope Gala. 

 

CHAIR
David Reifschneider
Partner
Edward Jones

Paul Ardekani
Vice President
American Century Investments

Kyle Lopez
President
Paric

Fred Kostecki
Managing Partner - STL
RubinBrown

Matt Bauer
Director - North America
CSI Leasing

Pat Laughlin
CEO
EPC

Ann Marr
VP of Global HR
World Wide Technology

Dave Martin
Chief Commercial Officer
Hussmann 

David Henson
President
RebCourt Marketing

Tim Salzman
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley

Drew Ciembronowicz
VP of Sales & Marketing
Associated Couriers

Michael Vienhage
SVP
CSI Leasing

2022 Planning Committee

The Champions of Hope Gala Executive Committees is composed of influential community leaders in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.  With over 30 members, the committee is dedicated to supporting the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer through planning the Champions of Hope Gala. 

Special thanks to: