Laura Bryant, Chair
Mirowitz Center at Covenant Place
Laura Bryant serves as Senior Program and Administrative Manager at the Mirowitz Center, which is an affiliate of the Covenant Place Foundation. She previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Government & Public Affairs Communications for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Laura began her career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T before moving to The May Department Stores Company and Enterprise, and subsequently to the Mirowitz Center.
She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated with a B.A. in Journalism (magazine) as well as a B.A. in Russian Area Studies. Her career also includes 14 years of public service in the City of Creve Coeur, Missouri. She served as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for four years, then was elected to City Council, eventually serving five two-year terms before being termed-out. In 2006, the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce awarded Laura its “Legislator of the Year” Award in recognition of her efforts to champion the rights of residential and commercial property owners against Eminent Domain abuse.
Hilary Harris, Vice Chair
BJC Christian Hospital and Northwest Healthcare
Hilary Harris, MSPT, is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for BJC Christian Hospital and Northwest Healthcare. In this role, she is responsible for the daily operations, system integration, fiscal management, quality transformation and strategic deployment across the hospital service organization. Hilary began her career at Barnes-Jewish Hospital 23 years ago as a physical therapist. She served Barnes-Jewish in a variety of different roles, most recently as the Executive Director of Patient Care Operations, as well as Incident Commander for Barnes Jewish Hospital COVID-19 Pandemic Response.
Hilary is committed to serving Christian Hospital as a transformational leader with a focus on consistent processes and high reliability. She has a strong passion for authentic and transformational leadership.
Hilary is a guest lecturer at Washington University Physical Therapy Schools and has presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. She has served as a member of the APTA Health Systems Council Steering Committee. She also serves on the steering committee for the John Burroughs School Community & Equity Partnership.
Hilary received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine and her Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies from Washington University.
Amy Altholz, Treasurer
Amy Altholz is the Partner-in-Charge of RubinBrown’s Not-for-Profit Services Group, leading a team to provide audit, tax and other professional services to not-for-profit organizations across the country. Amy has been with RubinBrown since 2003, specializing in both not-for-profit organizations as well as assurance services.
Amy graduated Magma Cum Laude with a B.S.B.A. and M.S.B.A. from Washington University. In addition to proudly serving as Board Treasurer of Operation Food Search, Amy also serves as the Board Treasurer of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts as well as current Finance Committee and former Board member of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Saint Louis. Amy is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Washington University.
Dara Webb, Secretary
Dara Webb is a results-driven healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience in various settings, including community health, consulting, and large integrated health systems. She formerly served as the Executive Director of Population Health for Mercy Clinic. Most recently, she put her passion for community health into action by leading the COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Mercy Health.
Active in the community, Dara holds seats on the boards of Urban League and CareSTL Health and is a Cabinet Member of the Charmaine Chapman Leadership Society. She provides her expertise to future professionals as adjunct faculty at Webster University, Harris-Stowe State University and Washington University.
With her civic leadership experience at The St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative and Focus Impact Fellows, Dara was selected for the 2021-22 cohort of Leadership St. Louis. She is grateful for the opportunity to integrate key learnings from the program into her daily work.
Shelby Akos
FanDuel Sports Network
Shelby Akos is a sports marketing professional with 12 years of experience in brand management, strategy, sponsorship, and event planning. She began her career in 2013 with the regional sports television network now known as FanDuel Sports Network (formerly FOX Sports Midwest) and currently serves as the associate marketing director for Midwest, Southwest, and West regions.
In her role, Shelby contributes to managing the network’s brand, on-air promotions, partnerships and community efforts. Over the years, she has collaborated closely with the Cardinals, Blues, and various teams across MLB, MLS, the NHL, NBA, and college athletics.
A proud graduate of the University of Missouri, Shelby holds degrees in Business Marketing and Journalism with a focus on Strategic Communication.
Althea Albert-Santiago, MPH, CCNP, CPM
Formerly St. Louis Public Schools
Althea Albert-Santiago is a Certified Health and Youth, Senior and Lifespan Coach, who is committed to applying her expertise in nutrition and leadership to empower individuals and communities. Her mission is to create sustainable health strategies, supported by her recent credentials from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and her longstanding dedication to education and public health.
From 2008 to 2024, as the Food and Nutrition Director at Saint Louis Public Schools, her nutrition team enhanced student health through innovative food and nutrition programs, fostering a district-wide culture of opportunities and skills development to drive significant improvements in school wellness. She also served as the District’s Health and Wellness Coordinator.
An alumna of Norfolk State University and American Military University, she became a certified Health, Youth, Senior, and Lifespan Coach in September 2024.
Stacy Brandt
Stacy Brandt is the Vice President of Operations for Schnuck Markets, Inc., where she oversees the company’s 114 stores across eight divisions and four states. She is also a member of the Schnucks Strategy Team, which includes the company’s most senior executives.
Stacy began her career at Schnucks in 1997, joining the company as a checker while attending college. She gained experience across a wide range of operations roles, including Customer Service Manager, Co-Manager and Store Manager, and served in a variety of markets and stores. In addition to her extensive operations experience, Stacy also has a background in merchandising, having helped to develop the role of Liquor Procurement Manager and also service as a Center Store Merchandiser. Stacy previously served as a Division Manager, where she led store teams in three different divisions prior to being promoted to the Vice President of Operations in May of 2020.
Stacy is passionate about mentorship, and over the course of her two decades in the grocery industry, she has helped a number of Schnucks teammates to grow their careers with the company. In the community, she is an active supporter of the United Way, and supports many of our store efforts in community involvement and volunteerism.
Stacy holds an Associates of Science from Parkland College where she graduated with honors and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She also attended the University of Illinois and has completed the Cornell Food Executive Program.
Randy Carthans
Philanthropist, Formerly Operation Food Search
Randy Carthans is a local philanthropist and businessperson. He was employed by Operation Food Search from 2005 to 2024. During his 19-year tenure, he served in multiple capacities, including Warehouse Manager, and oversaw food-banking distribution, receiving, and maintenance operations. In this position, Randy reported directly to OFS’ Chief Operations Officer. In 2022, he received recognition with a special employee award.
Today, Randy brings his many years of professional food bank experience to the OFS Board, providing unique operational insights and a hands-on perspective.
Prior to joining OFS, Randy worked for Midwest Waste for five years. Randy enjoys fishing and hunting.
Neal Donohue
The mission of Operation Food Search has long been deeply personal to Neal and his family. Neal’s parents have supported the organization since the mid-1990s, when his mother, Barbara Donohue, first began volunteering by picking up food donations from local restaurants. He often accompanied her, learning early on the importance of giving back and the belief that no one in the community should go hungry.
For more than 25 years, Barbara dedicated her time and creative talents to Operation Food Search in numerous ways, including serving as a board member and contributing her professional expertise as a graphic designer.
Neal’s interest in joining the board is rooted in a desire to continue her legacy of service and support. He is inspired by Operation Food Search’s mission and its comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity, and he looks forward to helping the organization continue to grow and evolve in response to community needs.
Neal resides in University City with his wife, Andrea, and their eight-year-old boxer mix, Lola. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and cheering on St. Louis sports teams.
Pepe Finn
Pepe Prince Finn is the Chairperson of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stern Brothers, a Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Investment Banking Firm. Stern Brothers is WBE certified nationally by over twenty states and public agencies.
Ms. Finn is a seasoned executive with a broad range of experience and civic commitment. A former securities broker for Merrill Lynch and municipal investment banker for Boatman’s Bank (now Bank of America), she has been a member of the Missouri Bar since 1987.
Ms. Finn is actively engaged in the St. Louis community. She served as both a trustee and Chairperson of the Board of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District where she was actively involved in their successful campaign to amend their decades old charter. Ms. Finn participates on a number of Boards including the Nine Network of Public Media (Channel 9, PBS), Temple Emanuel and the National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis section. She serves on the national board of the Institute for Southern Jewish Life.
In 2011, Ms. Finn was recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the 25 most influential women. Ms. Finn received her BA in political Philosophy from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1980 and her JD from St. Louis University School of Law in 1987.
Emilee Hargis
Emilee Hargis is a Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where she specializes in antitrust law. Ms. Hargis takes an active leadership role within the firm, serving as Co-Chair of the Associate Engagement Committee and contributing to various mentorship programs. She previously served on the firm’s new associate recruiting committee and was formerly associated with Thompson Coburn LLP.
In the St. Louis community, Ms. Hargis demonstrates strong civic engagement through her pro bono work. She co-leads BCLP’s volunteer coordination for St. Louis Survivors Legal Services, representing women seeking protection from domestic abuse. She also works extensively with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and contributes to death row case monitoring in Florida state court.
Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Hargis served for five years on the Young Professionals Board of Girls on the Run, where she held the position of Chair of Membership and Recruiting for two terms. She is an active member of local running clubs including Running Niche and Terrain Trail Runners.
Ms. Hargis earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 2016. She holds three undergraduate degrees from Southeast Missouri State University: a B.S. in Economics, a B.S. in Political Science, and a B.A. in Global Studies, with a minor in Spanish. Her international education includes study abroad experiences at the University of Queensland in Australia and the University of Liège in Belgium.
Julie Hoff
Julie Hoff is Founder and Principal Consultant at CultivateHR. She brings 20 years of progressive HR experience in a variety of industries including healthcare, renewable energy and critical infrastructure. Over the course of her career, Julie has established, developed and led several key areas of human resources including communications and strategy, talent engagement and management, compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. She is a well-respected thought leader who inspires <em>followership</em> through her hands-on approach to leading teams through periods of rapid growth while implementing new programs and establishing scalable infrastructure.
She graduated with an M.B.A. from University of Missouri, St. Louis and earned a B.A. from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Maria O’Brien
Edward Jones Principal Maria O’Brien serves as a Market Leader for Market 21. In this role, her responsibilities include growing the market share in the Seattle market through both client and talent acquisition, in partnership with local Regional Leaders. Prior to this role, Maria was on the BTMO Central team.
After completing an Edward Jones internship in Banking Services in 2002, Maria joined the firm the following year as a member. Working regularly with financial advisors led Maria to realize that she, too, wanted to work directly with individual investors and help make a difference in their lives by helping them achieve their financial goals. She became a financial advisor in November 2007 and opened an office in St. Louis.
In October 2018, Maria returned to the St. Louis headquarters to assume responsibility for Client Transition Marketing and Education for the east division. She was named an Edward Jones principal in January 2019 and in August 2020, assumed responsibility for all of Client Transition Marketing and Education.
Maria earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. She also holds the CFP® professional designation. Maria contributes to her community by serving on the PBS board in St. Louis.
Josh Redd
Josh Redd is the Vice President & Head of North America Technical Community Procurement at Bayer, responsible for overseeing Bayer’s Capital Investments, Infrastructure, Energy & Utility requirements across its Consumer Health, Crop Science, Pharmaceutical, and Corporate locations. Josh has 20+ years of experience in the Life Sciences Industry and he has been a part of Bayer for the last 11 years. During this time, Josh has held multiple roles within the Procurement organization with a focus on developing sourcing strategies that deliver maximum value to the company, enabling best-in-class operational support, championing supplier diversity and inclusion, and ensuring the International movement(s) of goods and services are in compliance with current laws and regulations. As a scientist, and a product of rural America, Josh is passionate about delivering on Bayer’s commitment to “Health for All, Hunger for None”.
Prior to joining Bayer, Josh held various roles within Procurement, Sales and Manufacturing for Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies in St. Louis and Chicago. Josh holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and a Master’s in Business Administration.
Gordon Reel
Gordon Reel is the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for Enterprise Mobility, parent company of Alamo, National Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He oversees state legislative activities for all brands, focusing on the transportation mobility industry. He supports local operating groups in the US and Canada in developing comprehensive advocacy strategies.
He leads federal legislative initiatives, building relationships with Congress members and managing lobbying consultants. He identifies policy issues crucial to the company and develops strategic engagement plans. He also manages Enterprise’s Political Action Committee, overseeing the solicitation and communication process, approval of requests, and disbursement of checks.
He also serves on the board of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), chairing the Legal and Legislative Committee. He previously worked for the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association and in the state legislature.
Lucas Signorelli
Lucas Signorelli is a native St. Louisan dedicated to making our region a healthy, vibrant, and prosperous community for all people. After graduating from Truman State University with a BA in Economics, Lucas has worked in a diverse array of industries ranging from financial services, nonprofit management, and entrepreneurship, to organic agriculture and grassroots sustainability.
Lucas was the founding Executive Director of the St. Louis MetroMarket, a nonprofit mobile grocery store with a mission of increasing healthy food access in the St. Louis region. Currently, he runs a commercial insurance practice at The Daniel & Henry Co., hosts the “Speak Up St. Louis” podcast and also serves as a board member for People’s Community Action Corporation.
Kimberly Stumpf CPA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Kimberly Stumpf is Vice President, International Tax with Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), which is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Mrs. Stumpf joined RGA in July 2022, where she leads the international tax function. She has over 20 years of experience in tax, including 18 years of international tax, in both public accounting and industry. At PwC, Kim served large multinational clients where she was responsible for overseeing U.S. international tax compliance, controversy and provision processes and leading international tax restructurings and projects. Kim’s industry experience with large companies includes leading international tax teams and strategic initiatives while partnering with other corporate stakeholders.
Kim has a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant in Missouri. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Missouri Society of CPAs.
