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2027 Board Slate for Review

By: MPISTL | Jul 1, 2026

The MPI St. Louis Area Chapter Chapter Governance and 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

Bridget Bitza, Butler's Pantry

President-Elect

Cara McGuire, CMP, Maritz

Immediate Past President

Valerie Fox, CMP, Vizient, Inc.

Vice President of Finance

Katelyn Hatch, LHM

Vice President of Education

Kelly Metter, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

Vice President of Communications

Kourtney Shaw, Butler's Pantry

Vice President of Membership

Samantha Coleman, Saint Louis Zoo

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

Aaren Muex, Divine Events

Director of Strategic Partnership Marketing

Megan Barry, Washington University

Director of Community Relations

Sophie Baker, Destination St. Louis

Director of Monthly Programs

Emily Thomas, CMP, Enterprise Mobility

Director of EduCon

Heather Peterson, Nestle Purina

Director of Communications

Mollie Emerick, Flik

Director of Networking

Maggie Barkoviak, Five Iron Golf

Director of Recruitment

Teri Rafferty, Heard Global

Director of Retention

Matthew Hall, Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

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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