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2017-2018 ROSTER Page 1 REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL The Regional Business Council concentrates the resources, expertise and passion of 100 of St. Louis’ most respected business leaders on high-impact business, civic and philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of the St. Louis region. In that spirit, the RBC works to increase the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of ethnically diverse professionals, as well as support the efforts of community-based organizations that foster an inclusive business community. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK The Regional Business Council’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) was established to attract, retain, develop and engage diverse young professionals in St. Louis. Membership in the YPN helps young professionals develop leadership abilities, build social and business networks, and give back to the community. The Young Professionals Network has grown to include over 3,500 members representing over 750 companies. LEADERSHIP 100 Each year, 100 professionals are selected to be a part of the YPN Leadership 100 cohort because of their demonstrated leadership and service to the community. This group of professionals is provided with unique professional, cultural, and community service opportunities that offer unique experiences in St. Louis. Page 32 “I am honored and excited for my first year as chair of the Young Professionals Network. The Young Professionals Network Leadership 100 is exactly what our region needs to remain competitive in recruiting, retaining, and developing the Young Professionalsnext generation Network of our region’sSponsors leaders. Congratulations to this year’s cohort.” Ascension Jimmy Williams Owner The Boeing Company Estel Foods Dot Foods, Inc. Member, RegionalEdward Business Council Jones Chair, Young Professionals Network [email protected] Holdings Foundation 618-876-3289 RubinBrown LLP The Regional Business Council Wells“The Fargo Regional Advisors Business Council works to attract, retain and develop the business talent our region needs to ensure that St. Louis remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The RBC supports our diverse young professionals in the YPN & Leadership 100 as we believe their success is a key indicator of future economic success for the region.” Kathy Osborn President & CEO Regional Business Council [email protected] 314-225-2100 Page 3 Young Professionals Network Sponsors Ascension The Boeing Company Dot Foods, Inc. Edward Jones Enterprise Holdings Foundation RubinBrown LLP The Regional Business Council Wells Fargo Advisors Page 4 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Christopher Anderson* Sriram Devanathan+ Castor Armesto* Michael Dozier Sharafina Azman Al Rashid Tony Edmonds Christina Bailey Barry Eggleston II Lashanda Barnes* Corey Ellis+ Debra Bass+ Crystal Foster Jackie Behnen Alicia Graham+ Santiago Beltrán* Juanita Graham SiSi Beltrán Martí Stacia Graham* Rob Bertman Tiffany Graham Danielle Blount+ Phillice Gregory Charles Brown Jonathan Hamilton+ Zundra Bryant Sheena Hamilton* Sacandice Burnett* Sarajeni Hammond* Monica Campbell Arica Harris Nashad Carrington+ Steven Harris* Christopher Carroll* Lindsey Harrison* Crystal Carter Steven Holman Darius Chapman Naretha Hopson Cynthia Chapple Jimmie Howlett* Tiffany Charles Leonard Johnson Sylvester Chisom Nate Johnson Khalid Chohan Raegan Johnson* Cameron Cobb+ Andwele Jolly Samuel Coffey Markesha Jones April Cole* Whitney Jones Candace Crane Karen Jordan Christopher Creath+ Richard Juang Christina Dancy Arindam Kar* Cuong Dang Dan Kieffer La Nita Davis George Kim* Janet Dayawon Alexander Lee* Michael Dayawon+ Keisha Lee Page 5 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Lissa Lewis Malissa Shaw Carol Li Shanika Silinzy Eric Madkins* Shar Smith+ Joseph Mark* Walé Soluade* Jacob Marshall Andre Stevens+ Sarah McCallion Anastasia Stevenson+ Lindsay McClure-Hartmann* Ramon Stewart* Alexandria McCuien Fineza Tangua Joshua McLeod Thomas Taylor Christopher McPherson* CaSonya Thompson Nicole McPherson Kristin Thompson Devon Moody-Graham+ Nico Toro Melanie Moore Dana Townsend Jenifer Morris Artis Keith Turner Mark Naeger+ Darryl Tyler* Matthew Nelson* Kira Van Niel* Chelsea Osterby+ Daniela Velazquez Chavelle Patterson Ricky Vigil* Shakaye Peters Krishna Walker Tara Pham Lin Wang Guerin Pichon Deborah Weber Pradeep Rajendran Pam Weston Morgan Ramclam+ Aisha White Brian Randazzo+ Akella Wicker Donald Reeves+ Felicia Williams Kewana Regans* Stan Williams* Vic Roberson Triffin Zecy Tyrrell Rodgers+ Chrissy Rogers Edin Salkic* * Steering Committee Phillip Sangokoya* + Leadership 100 New Ernesto Segura Members Amita Shah Page 6 Christopher Anderson Maximized Career Services Owner 108 Chestnut Grove Circle Belleville, IL 62221 314-882-0344 [email protected] Business Chris seeks to help others in search of the careers they’ve always dreamed of. Maximized Career Services is a collection of HR professionals and skilled experts in numerous industries that seek to provided relative, actionable career advice and resume help from many years of collective experience. Education M.A., Human Resources Management, Webster University, 2012 B.A., Creative Writing, University of Illinois at Urbana/ Champaign, 2003 Community Involvement New Life in Christ Interdenominational Church, O'Fallon, IL— Minister 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Page 7 Castor Armesto Spire Inc. Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 700 Market Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 314-342-3326 [email protected] Business Castor supports Spire's growth strategies in both regulated and unregulated businesses. He is General Counsel to Spire Marketing Inc., a natural gas marketer; Spire Natural Gas Fueling Solutions, its CNG fueling station business; and Spire STL Pipeline, LLC, a proposed FERC-regulated pipeline. Castor is also responsible for M&A and finance for Spire Inc., as well as supporting several shared services functions. Education J.D., Washington University, 2006 B.S., Computer Science & Spanish, Iowa State University, 2001 Community Involvement Board President, Catholic Family Services, 2016-Present Class of 2010-2011, Leadership St. Louis Past President, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Page 8 Sharafina Azman Al Rashid Aon Risk Solutions and Transaction Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant 8182 Maryland Avenue, Suite 1500 Clayton, MO 63105 314-320-5905 [email protected] Business Sharafina strategizes and develops new business activities for Aon Risk Solutions by implementing tracking, measuring and supporting services in the St. Louis, Kansas City and Omaha offices to help drive business revenue. Education B.B.A., Marshall University, Economics and Spanish, 2012; Outstanding Graduating Senior in Economics; Dean’s List 2008-2012, Emerging Leader Award Community Involvement Bilingual International Assistant Services Citizenship Tutor Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Patrick's Center 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Page 9 Christina Bailey Radio One St. Louis Digital Sales Manager 9666 Olive Boulevard, Suite 610 Saint Louis, MO 63132 314-960-3823 [email protected] Business Christina is responsible for creating, developing, and executing promotional and integrated marketing proposals for St. Louis businesses and organizations to help them accomplish their business goals. Education B.S., University of Missouri Columbia, Business Administration– Emphasis in Marketing, 2003 Certified Integrated Marketing Specialist, 2015 Center Sales Strategy, Training for Media Sales, 2008 Community Involvement Cabinet, United Way Charmaine Chapman Leadership Giving Cabinet, United Way’s Women’s Leadership Society Member, Charmaine Chapman Society YouthBuild Mentor Urban League Whitney M. Young Society 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Page 10 Lashanda Barnes Citi Vice President, Business Control Manager - MCA 1000 Technology Drive, MS 860 O’Fallon, MO 63304 636-261-2203 [email protected] Business Lashanda is an insightful financial service professional with experience in Contract Management, Credit Risk Decision- making, Sales Support, and Fraud Investigations. Since joining Citi, she has been a community volunteer and supports organizations like Urban League, Youth In Need, and Habitat for Humanity by developing and facilitating financial education curricula aimed at strengthening the economic base of the community through individuals. She has received many awards both professionally and in the community, including the Citigroup Quality Excellence Award, The Citi Community Award, and the St. Louis American Young Leader’s Award to name a few. Education Master’s, Fontbonne University, Management B.A., Organizational Studies Community Involvement United Way Multi-cultural Cabinet United Way Charmaine Chapman Cabinet St. Louis Business Diversity Alumni 2017-2018 YPN Leadership 100 Page 11 Debra Bass St. Louis Post-Dispatch Retail Columnist 900 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101 314-340-8236 [email protected] Business Debra’s responsibilities at work consist of researching, pitching, and reporting news related to St. Louis entrepreneurial endeavors, retail business, and retail real estate. She is a columnist, reporter, and videographer. Education Ambassadorial Scholar, Post-Graduate Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1997 Bachelor’s, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Communication Studies, 1993 Community Involvement Membership Coordinator, Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Engagement + Inclusion Task Force, Opera