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Volunteer Leadership

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Warner Baxter
Executive Chairman
Ameren

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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.  

 

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CHAIR
David Reifschneider

Partner
Edward Jones

Paul Ardekani
Vice President
American Century Investments

Kyle Lopez
President
Acquisitions for
Paric Holdings

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Ann Marr
VP of Global HR
World Wide Technology

Dave Martin
Chief Commercial Officer
Hussmann 

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Fred Kostecki
Managing Partner - STL
RubinBrown

Matt Bauer
Director - North America
CSI Leasing

Pat Laughlin
CEO
EPC

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Michael Vienhage
SVP
CSI Leasing

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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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