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Volunteer Leadership

Warner Baxter
Executive Chairman
Ameren

Marty Lyons
President and CEO
Ameren

2023 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.




CHAIR
David Reifschneider
Partner
Edward Jones
Paul Ardekani
Vice President
American Century Investments
Kyle Lopez
President
Acquisitions for
Paric Holdings


Ann Marr
VP of Global HR
World Wide Technology
Dave Martin
Chief Commercial Officer
Hussmann



Fred Kostecki
Managing Partner - STL
RubinBrown
Matt Bauer
Director - North America
CSI Leasing
Pat Laughlin
CEO
EPC

Michael Vienhage
SVP
CSI Leasing

Drew Ciembronowicz
VP of Sales & Marketing
Associated Couriers

2023 Planning Committee
The Champions of Hope Gala Executive Committees is composed of influential community leaders in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. With over 20 members, the committee is dedicated to supporting the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer through planning the Champions of Hope Gala.

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