Board of Trustees David K. Rodgers Chairman of the Board Vice President Real Estate Management, Caleres 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 Missouri, Illinois 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 United States 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 Hampton University, 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 Delta Sigma Theta 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