BBBSEMO Announces New Chairman of the Board and Members to its Executive Committee

St. Louis, MO – January 19, 2011

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri today announces Scott J. Wilson as Chairman of the Board along with several new members to the Board of Directors’ Executive Committee.

The executive committee meets monthly and is intimately involved in the strategic direction of the agency, helping the executive team make decisions around key issues. Long-time board member Scott Wilson will replace Scott Zajac as Chairman of the Board. Other new officers to the executive committee include Bill DeWitt III, Sara Foster and Mark Feldman who join remaining members Melanie DiLeo, J. Gregory Keller, Sal Martinez and Scott Zajac.

“We are honored and excited to have such energetic, thoughtful and dynamic leaders on the Executive Committee," said Becky James – Hatter, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. “These new members have the vision, business sense and unique backgrounds that will add a fresh perspective as we continue to further our mission, building trusting and enduring relationships that encourage and support young people.”

Executive Committee Members & Officers*:

  • Scott J. Wilson* – Chairman
    SM Wilson
    President
  • Bill DeWitt III*– Vice Chair
    St. Louis Cardinals
    President
  • Sara Foster* – Secretary
    Commerce Bank
    Senior Vice President, Director of Support Group Services
  • Mark Feldman* – Treasurer
    BKD, LLP
    Retired Partner in Charge
  • Melanie DiLeo
    Citi
    Vice President, Community Affairs
  • J. Gregory Keller
    Renaissance Financial
    President/CEO
  • Sal Martinez
    Community Renewal and Development, Inc.
    Executive Director
  • Scott Zajac
    Advantage Capital Partners
    Managing Director
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