Board of Trustees

David K. Rodgers Chairman of the Board Vice President Real Estate Management,

David Rodgers is Vice President, Real Estate Management for Caleres, formerly Brown Shoe Company, headquartered in St. Louis. With more than 25 years of real estate and lease compliance experience, he is responsible for the oversight and management of nearly 10 million square feet of commercial space. Rodgers is actively involved with several charitable endeavors, including Wyman Center and the Tower Grove East Neighborhood Association.

John S. Sandberg Vice Chair Senior Partner, Sandberg, Phoenix and Von Gontard P.C.

John Sandberg is a founding partner of the law firm Sandberg, Phoenix and Von Gontard which has offices in , and Kansas. He is a Senior Partner of the 130 lawyer firm and is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. Sandberg has been recognized by his peers as a Top Trial Lawyer in St. Louis and Missouri. He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Board of Trial Lawyers and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Sandberg received his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Jacqueline Davis-Wellington Secretary Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Community and Economic Development Solutions

Jacqueline Davis-Wellington is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Community and Economic Development Solutions (CED- Solutions), a national economic development and consulting firm. She has extensive experience in economic development finance with expertise leading all aspects of operations for highly effective organizations, boards and real estate development. Davis-Wellington holds a BSBA, MS in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis, is certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional and is a licensed Missouri Real Estate Agent. She has served on a wide range of nonprofit boards and advisory committees, including a 10-year term on the Missouri State Board of Education. Board of Trustees

Eric Fencl Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.

Eric Fencl joined Build-A-Bear Workshop in 2008 and currently serves as its Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary. He serves as Director of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation and serves as Board Treasurer for Wyman Center.

Dave Bartnett Financial Planner, Mass Financial Group (Retired)

Now retired, Dave Bartnett worked at Massachusetts Mutual for 42 years. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and was a five-time agent of the year. Bartnett also served 20 years in the Missouri National Guard. He graduated from Vianney High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Additionally, Bartnett has been a member of the South Side Lions for over 40 years and is a two time recipient of the Lions top award, The Melvin Jones Award.

Dan Beetz President, Beetz Plumbing Company

Dan Beetz is the President of the Beetz Plumbing Company and a current member and past President of the South Side Lions. Beetz has a Master Plumber License and a Master Drainlayer License. He is also an active member of the Missouri Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors and the Plumbing Industry Council. Board of Trustees

Charla Claypool Member, Lewis Rice

A member of the Litigation Department of Lewis Rice, Charla Claypool focuses her practice in the areas of intellectual property and advertising, promotions, and social media law. She has significant experience advising clients on legal issues related to advertising, endorsements, loyalty programs, and consumer promotions, including issues involving conduct of such initiatives via social media. Prior to returning to Lewis Rice, Charla served as legal counsel for Whirlpool Corporation. She received her BA in Psychology from Northwestern University and her JD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

Desiree Coleman Vice President of Community Relations, Wells Fargo Advisors

As Vice President of Community Affairs, Desiree Coleman executes Wells Fargo Advisors’ nationwide strategy for charitable giving, volunteerism, and civic involvement. She activates community partnerships and serves as a relationship manager for the civic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other groups with which Wells Fargo Advisors collaborates to support the community. Coleman received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at the University of Missouri. She earned a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University and attained a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University.

Donald G. Etling Senior Vice President/Senior Partner, Fleishman-Hillard Inc.

In 1993, Don co-founded Fleishman-Hillard’s global employee communications/change management practice, which focuses on helping organizations align employee performance behind their business objectives and strategies. He is a current member and former chairman of the board of trustees of the Columbia Missourian, the daily newspaper of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He is also on the board of Wyman Center. A 1971 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Etling received a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 1973. Board of Trustees

Bob Fox Co-Founder and Chair, Clark Fox Family Foundation

A native of St. Louis, Bob served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He graduated with a B.S. in Business and Economics from Drury University in 1968 and received his MBA from St. Louis University in 1976. Fox is an active member of the community and is involved with several organizations including serving on the Board of Trustees of St. Louis University; is the Founder and Chair of the Board of Casa de Salud; was the Founding Chair of the Board of inspireSTL; is on the board of Wyman Center; is a member of the Executive Committee of the St. Louis Zoo Foundation Board; and is a founding member of the Gephardt National Council for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University.

Amy Gill President, Checkmate Design

Amy Gill, the daughter of a custom home builder, was no stranger to the construction business in 1990 when she tackled her first renovation project with husband and business partner, Amrit Gill. Since then, Gill has built on a decade-plus tradition of rehabilitation projects which have come in on time and on budget. Gill, a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Political Science, is the front-woman for Checkmate Design. She personally supervises construction and the architectural and design details for residential and commercial properties by working closely with architects and contractors on current projects.

Barbara B. Goodman Owner, Altair International Travel and Cruises

Barbara B. Goodman is an artist, philanthropist, community volunteer, and owner/partner in Altair International Travel & Cruises. Originally from Kansas City, she received her B.A. from the University of Missouri Columbia and took art classes at the Art Institute of Kansas City. A designer for Hallmark greeting cards in Kansas City, she eventually came to St. Louis to pursue graduate work in Art History at Washington University. Goodman has a long and distinguished history of active involvement with St. Louis organizations, including serving on the boards of the Arts and Education Council, Washington University Kemper Art Museum’s Women’s Board, and the St. Louis Public Library Foundation Board Board of Trustees

Rudolph H. Johnson Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Retired)

Rudy Johnson is a retired Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with his own independent practice and is a member of the Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Johnson is a member of the Southside Lions Club. While serving as president of the Lions, Johnson worked closely with Wyman to facilitate the club’s ongoing sponsor relationship.

Tishaura Jones Treasurer of the City of St. Louis

Building on a background as a public servant, financial services professional and educator, Tishaura Jones was sworn in as Treasurer of the City of St. Louis on January 1, 2013. She is the first woman to hold the office in the history of St. Louis. Jones is the chief investment and cash management officer of the city. She also oversees and manages the city’s parking division. Prior to becoming Treasurer, Jones established a track record of leadership in the Missouri House of Representatives. Jones has a Master’s degree in Health Administration from the St. Louis University School of Public Health, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from , and is a graduate of the Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Jones is an active volunteer for organizations that include the St. Louis Metropolitan Alumnae chapter of Sorority, Inc., Wyman Center, and People’s Community Action Corporation.

Lee C. Kling President, The Kling Company & Gas Appliance Service LLC

Lee C. Kling is President of The Kling Company, an investment and insurance consulting firm concerned with holdings in a number of privately held companies. He is a trustee for The Kling Family Foundation and the administrator for the Kling Family Trust. Kling has a long record of public service to both local and national communities. He served as Vice President of Young Democrats of Missouri in 1988 and currently serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including Wyman Center, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Food Outreach, and the St. Louis Zoo Association. Board of Trustees

Brad Kosem Producer, Lockton Companies

Brad Kosem currently serves as Producer at Lockton Companies. His core responsibilities are new business development, client advocacy and team leadership. Additionally, he leads a specialty practice leveraging his industry experience and specialized engineering degree: Pulp, Paper and Forestry Practice. Within the community, Kosem actively serves on the Boards of The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, Wyman Center, and the Rockets Youth Hockey Organization. He has a Bachelor of Science in Paper Science and Engineering from Miami University.

Kyle B. Lopez President, Niehaus Building Services LLC

Kyle Lopez is President of Niehaus Building Services, a premiere union contractor that completes significant projects throughout the St. Louis Metro area. With 15 years of experience in finance and business operations, Lopez joined Niehaus Construction as CFO and in 2014, helped transition the company and established Niehaus Building Services LLC. Lopez has a BS/BA in Management Information Systems from St. Louis University and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

John A. McHugh Co-Founder, COO and CFO, LMS (Retired)

Now retired, John McHugh co-founded Logistics Management Solutions (LMS), a non-asset-based third party logistics provider that manages transportation for some of the world’s best known companies, including BASF, Monsanto, and Johnson & Johnson. As COO and CFO, McHugh was responsible for shaping the company’s operational vision and providing leadership for its cutting-edge logistics initiatives. McHugh has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University. Board of Trustees

Alva Moog Owner, Serta Mattress Company-St. Louis (Retired)

Alva Moog is the retired former owner of Serta Mattress Company- St. Louis/Kansas City. For over thirty years, he served on the board of directors of the brand licensing corporation Serta, Inc. Moog is currently Chairman of the Board of The Moog Center for Deaf Education and serves on the board of Wyman Center.

David L. Morley Senior Vice President, Monsanto (Retired)

Dave Morley spent almost twenty years at the Monsanto Company where he was responsible for all commercial activities in North and South America and Global Manufacturing. Later, Morley served as Chief Strategist. Morley is deeply involved with education in underserved communities. He is the past Chair for both Parents as Teachers and the Wyman Center, and currently serves on the executive committees of both organizations. Morley is the Chair of Wings for Kids and Vice- Chair of the College of Arts and Science at University.

John Myers Senior Executive, Broker Development, Aflac

John Myers is a Senior Executive within the Aflac Broker Channel, helping the Fortune 200 insurance provider navigate and grow through strategic opportunities. Previously, Myers was a Partner and the Managing Director of the Healthcare Market Segment for Sense Corp, where he co-founded the firm's Outreach Program which has provided $2M+ of pro- bono consulting services to nonprofits. John cherishes his role on the Wyman Board of Trustees, as well as Wyman’s Executive Committee and Program Committee. Myers received his BS in Accounting from Maryville University. Board of Trustees

Chris Ohlemeyer, M.D. Physician (Retired)

Dr. Chris Ohlemeyer is a physician who has specialized in providing health care to the St. Louis adolescent population over the last 30 years. Initially, Dr. Ohlemeyer worked in public health through the St. Louis County Department of Health. Later, she moved on to St. Louis University School of Medicine and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital where she not only provided care for teens, but taught other physicians and health care providers how to help this vulnerable population. Dr. Ohlemeyer’s work promoting the needs of adolescents at risk blends easily with the mission and goals of Wyman.

Lesa Steward Community Volunteer

Lesa Steward is actively involved as a community leader and is engaged with various charitable organizations that focus on improving the lives of young people. She also serves as a mentor to several youth throughout the community. In addition, Steward travels regularly to Haiti to address the nutritional, educational and medical needs of children. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Truman State University and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Park University. Board of Trustees

Pete Werner Nonprofit Consultant

After a successful career on Wall Street, Pete Werner has spent the last 21 years in the nonprofit sector. As a nonprofit consultant, Werner focuses on capacity building efforts for small and mid-sized agencies. Prior to becoming a consultant, he was employed by the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the Center for Hearing and Speech. Werner has served on several nonprofit boards including Wyman Center, City Academy, College Summit and MICDS.

Keat Wilkins President and Co-Founder, Sense Corp

Keat Wilkin’s passion for creating a “new breed management consulting firm” led him to co-found Sense Corp in 1996 in Texas. With Wilkins at the helm as President, Sense Corp has grown from a four-man partnership to a management consulting firm with over 120 consultants and $20 million in annual revenues. Wilkins earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Texas and currently lives in St. Louis. He has been involved with numerous nonprofits, including Wyman Center, College Bound, MS Society, TX4000 for Cancer, and Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club.

Scott Wittkop President and COO, McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

Scott Wittkop currently serves as the corporate President and Chief Operating Officer for McCarthy Holdings, Inc. In this role, Wittkop oversees all operations for McCarthy’s construction operating divisions and affiliates as well as overall company strategy and corporate functions. In addition to his work at McCarthy, Wittkop actively participates in a wide variety of civic and charitable endeavors with several organizations, such as Wyman Center, American Heart Association, Ranken Technical College, and the Regional Business Council, St. Louis. Wittkop holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University. Board of Trustees

Kristin Thompson Financial Advisor, Renaissance Financial Corporation

For Kristin Thompson, having close relationships with her clients is a key factor in providing them with strong service. She understands the importance of her clients’ needs and works with a diverse group of clients. In 2012, Thompson received the Columbus Award for her interest and commitment to the growth of the company and in 2013 qualified as a member of the Securian Financial Services Foundation Club. Thompson graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign with a degree in Mathematics. She is involved with Wyman Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Regional Business Council’s Young Professionals Network.

Harvey N. Wallace Partner/CPA, Brown Smith Wallace LLC

Harvey Wallace is a Co-Founder of Brown Smith Wallace and a Partner in the Transaction Advisory and Litigation Support Group. Wallace has more than 40 years of expertise in tax planning and business consulting. An active civic and community leader, Wallace is involved with several organizations, including Wyman Center, the Jewish Federation, The Magic House, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Public Radio. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.