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2026 Board Slate for Review
The MPI St. Louis Area Chapter Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office. Please be aware that as a member in good standing you have the right to review and challenge the slate of directors as indicated in the chapter bylaws. If positions remain uncontested, the slate of officers will be considered approved by a unanimous vote after 30 days. Please congratulate and thank these members for their service.
Officers
The following slate of officers is elected by the Chapter Board of Directors. They are identified in this communication so members can view the full board proposed for the upcoming term.
Position | Name & Company |
President | Valerie Fox, CMP, Vizient, Inc. |
President-Elect | Bridget Bitza, Butler's Pantry |
Immediate Past President | Kaitlin Jakel, CMP, NISC |
Vice President of Finance | Cara McGuire, CMP, Maritz |
Vice President of Education | Samantha Coleman, Saint Louis Zoo |
Vice President of Communications | Katelyn Ruggeri, St. Louis CITY SC |
Vice President of Membership | Katelyn Hatch, LHM |
Directors (Board Members)
The following slate of Board Members is elected by the membership of the Chapter. This slate will be deemed elected by unanimous vote unless the slate is challenged as outlined in the chapter bylaws.
Position | Name & Company |
Director of Special Events | Sophie Baker, Destination St. Louis |
Director of Strategic Partnership Marketing | Jennifer Poindexter, Explore St. Louis |
Director of Community Relations | Britne Amick, Washington University in St. Louis |
Director of Monthly Programs | Maggie Barkoviak, Five Iron Golf |
Director of EduCon | Emily Thomas, Enterprise Mobility |
Director of Media | Regina Galiyeva, Galiyeva Experience |
Director of Communications | Kourtney Shaw, Washington University in St. Louis |
Director of Networking | Kelly Metter, PENN Entertainment |
Director of Recruitment | Teri Rafferty, Heard Global |
Director of Retention | Heather Peterson, Nestle Purina |
Please direct any questions to Kelley Field, CMP, Chapter Administrator at mpistlouis@qabs.com.
Click here to view the Chapter Bylaws.
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