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Candidate Bios
Edward A Gilkerson
Personal
Address: 10260 Hartshill Lane, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Spouse: Sheila
Children: Matthew, Claire, Andrew and Daniel
DOB: 4-14-61
Business
Position: Lawyer
Company: Edward A. Gilkerson
Address: 12122 Tesson Ferry, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Nature of Business: Law Practice
Education
High School: Quincy
College/University: BA Quincy University
Graduate School: JD Drake University
Missouri Athletic Club
Joined: Diamond Club 2001
Activities: MAC Athletic Committee, Membership Committee, Business
Development Group, Toastmasters, Apollos
Lunch time 5th floor regular, West fitness center and pool user.
Spinner. Regulars at West pool. Frequent diner, including holiday
brunches, dinners with Santa, father-daughter dance and other events.
Activities/Associations
Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations
St. Catherine Labore- Parish Council, Lector
Civic and charitable organizations.
Counsel to small companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Qualifications to be Governor
I want to be your governor and need your vote. I am honored to be
considered as one of your governors.
Our club needs commitment on the part of our governors and members.
My priorities include retaining and increasing membership, maintaining
the facilities, addressing membership needs as well as retaining
the best staff possible.
I take seriously my MAC Committee Appointments and bring the needs
of the membership to those committees. From being active, I have
made great friends and built business relationships.
My strengths come from running a small business. I have learned
to work within budget, handle employment, development, long term
planning and regulatory issues. Traditional values and fiscal responsibility
are essential. I am proud of my work ethic, ability to listen and
ability to be a team player.
I am enthusiastic and encouraged to keep our’s as the best
club in St. Louis. I appreciate the opportunity, challenges and
obligations of being one of your Governors. Thank you for your vote.
J. Douglas Hippler
Personal
Address: 305 South Warson Rd.
Ladue, MO 63124
Birth date: November 26, 1953
Spouse & Children: Susan; Beth (30), Anne (27), Lauren (22), Matt (17)
Business
Position: Vice President, Broker/Manager
Company: Prudential Alliance Real Estate
Address: 1588 South Lindbergh, Suite 210
Ladue, Missouri 63131
Nature of Business: Real Estate
Education
High School: Lutheran North
University: University of Central Missouri
Graduate: University of Northern Colorado
MAC
Joined: 1996
Activities: 2002-2008- Membership Committee
2005-2008-Chair, Ambassador Committee
Activities & Associations
Focus St. Louis, Missouri State Health Educator of the Year, National
Teacher of the Year-
Finalist, National Council of Accreditation Teacher Education, Review
Committee, National Joint Committee for the Development of Graduate
Level Standards, President-Missouri Association of Health and Physical
Education, Chair- (Boogie for Babies Fundraiser) Nurses for Newborns,
Nurses for Newborns Development Committee
Qualifications to be Governor
The experience that I have gained from public school teaching for
twenty-five years, teaching on the university level, as well coaching
the women’s soccer team at Washington University for thirteen
years and being the chair of a fundraiser that collected over $60,000
for Nurses for Newborns, along with my work on the Membership Committee,
and now Vice-President of a real estate company, has allowed me
to be a team member and leader. I personally supervise the company’s
top office with a staff of 100. The company’s overall sales
are close to one billion dollars. The many opportunities have given
me the leadership experience and understanding of the key ingredients
that it takes for team success. Working with budgets to understanding
and listening to the members of a team and to put action plans into
place are some of my strengths. It is very important for the MAC
to be progressive in its focus, yet maintain the many traditions.
I would be honored to be a Governor. My goal would be to see continuous
growth in membership and full utilization of both the West and Downtown
facilities.
Christopher O. Koon
Personal
Address: 31 Westwood Court, St. Louis, MO 63131
Spouse: LisaRose
Children: Berkley, Ava Rose, and Gunnar
DOB: March 7, 1969
Business
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
701 Market Street, Suite 1080, St. Louis, MO 63101
Financial Representative - 14 years experience
Life Member MDRT
Forum Member; top 3% of NML in the country
Nature of Business: Helping my clients achieve financial freedom.
Making sure that the defensive side of the table is rock sold and
their dreams will always come true.
Education
High School - The Forum School - Litchfield CT
College - Marshall University
Missouri Athletic Club
Diamond Member since 2002
A 5th floor regular, downtown daily. My family enjoys west tennis,
racquetball, swim team, fitness center, gym and pool. Long time
traditions include father daughter dance, dinner with Santa, East
brunch and hanging out with family and friends. Worked on campaigns
for Tony Dawes and G. Scott Engelbrecht.
Civic Involvement
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Development Board
YMCA
Churchill School
Children’s Miracle Network
NAIFA
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Activities
The 5:30 a.m. club, avid runner, including 14 marathons.
Motivational Speaker.
Qualifications to be Governor
I bring energy and enthusiasm to a historic club and a gem in the
city of St. Louis. Additionally, with my relationship skills I want
to continue to grow a strong membership and family experience that
will last for generations to come. I also want to see our work out
facilities continue to improve and always be cutting edge, so we
all have a wonderful quality of life. A new idea for the Club that
would make memories to last a lifetime would be a mother-son dance.
Lastly, it is an honor to be asked to serve because it is in service
where we truly shine.
Christopher J. Lawhorn
Personal
17 Edwin Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63122
Born: October 30, 1970
Spouse: Tracy
Children: Abigail (8), Paige (5), and Gavin (4)
Business
Bryan Cave LLP
Partner
Education
Christian Brothers College High School
St. Louis University, B.A. magna cum laude
St. Louis University School of Law, J.D. valedictorian
Missouri Athletic Club
Member 2001, Diamond 2003
• Membership Committee (multiple terms)
• Athletic Committee
• Chairman, MAC Boxing Championships
• Chairman, MAC Bike, Run and Triathlon Club
• Chairman and Founder, Tour de MAC
• Daily 5th floor use and West weekends
• Attend Rod & Gun Club, Stogie Club, and other events
• Tracy (spouse) Vice-Chair MAC Families Club
• Family uses West, pool, and swim team
• Business meetings and dinners at the Club
Community
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Board and Treasurer
Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations
Mary Queen of Peace Church
Qualifications
I represent large corporations in complex litigation and restructuring
matters. My leadership and analytical skills allow me to identify
and resolve difficult issues.
I use the same skills to benefit the MAC. For example, a few of
us brought boxing back to the MAC in 2005. The MAC Boxing Championship
sells out every year, creating revenue for the club and a chance
for friends to enjoy a great evening. I also revived the annual
MAC cycling race. The Tour de MAC brings existing, new and potential
members together.
From my wedding reception, to daily work-outs, to lounging by the
pool, the MAC is a significant part of my life. I want to give back
and help lead this great Club. We must attract and retain members
by providing the best facilities and programs. I would be honored
to serve as a Governor to accomplish these tasks.
I humbly ask for your vote.
Jerry Martin
Personal
517 Gray Barn
Warson Woods, MO 63122
11/24/52
Spouse: Diane
Children: Claire (24) Catherine (21) Charles (18)
Professional Experience
Morgan Stanley
Vice President
Wealth Advisor
700 Corporate Park Drive Suite 500
Clayton, MO 63105
Professional focus involves management of financial assets for high
net-worth institutions and individuals.
Licensed Registered Investment Advisor-1995
Certified Wealth Advisor-2005
Education
High School Augustinian Academy, St. Louis, Missouri-1971
Undergraduate University of Missouri-St. Louis BA-1975
Graduate St. Louis University MBA-Finance -1980
Military Service
U. S. Army Drafted: Honorably served overseas 1972-1974
Qualifications
I currently serve on local, regional and national not-for-profit
boards/committees. My services include endowment governance, general
financial management and fundraising.
The organizations which I serve include:
*YMCA of the Ozarks
*St. Louis Society for Adults and Children with Disability
*Missionary Oblates-Belleville, Illinois
*Miami Florida Conservatory of Music
*National Tropical Botanical Garden-Coconut Grove, Florida
*Santa for St. Louis area children’s hospitals and daycare
facilities
I also have a long standing history of service for:
*Catholic Youth Council Coach-25 years
*Big Brother Big Sister
MAC
Diamond Club Member-10 years
As a member of the Boys Club, I began attending the MAC at age five.
I clearly remember Boys Club classes held on the fifth floor on
Thursday and Saturday mornings. In fact, these classes are some
of my fondest childhood memories. Coming from a large family of
eleven children, seven of whom were male; my parents thought the
fifth floor of the MAC was the best thing since sliced bread! The
Martin’s have enjoyed the club since the 1940’s, celebrating
many memorable occasions including weddings, funerals and holiday
brunches.
I believe my background in finance and investments, coupled with
my marketing and fundraising experience, should serve the Club and
its members well. I especially look forward to using my marketing
and relationship-building skills on the Membership Committee. If
elected, I will make member recruitment my highest priority.
It goes without saying that the Club has served me and my family
well for many, many years. I have been fortunate to have developed
many relationships through Club activities on a personal and business
note. I feel a responsibility to give back to an organization such
as the Club, which has been so good to me and many others; I am
currently at a point in my life and career where I can do just that.
I would be grateful for your support.
L. Wayne McCollum
Personal:
1172 Jonesborough Road, Chesterfield
Born: June 13, 1934
Spouse: Carol
Children: Dr. Daniel McCollum, Dr. Jeffrey McCollum, JoAnne M. Brands,
Dale McCollum
Attend 1st Evangelical Free Church, St. Louis County
Business: Owner, McTelcom Engineering,
Inc., a voice and data counseling firm, designing, implementing,
and managing corporate Wide Area Networks (WANS).
Education:
Austin H.S., Chicago, IL
Deforest College, Northern IL, Elec Engr’g
Graduate studies (Mktg),Univ. Of Wisconsin
Missouri Athletic Club:
Joined, 1988
Club Life Committee Vice-Chairman
President of FYC
Co-Founder and 1st President, MAC Toastmasters
Apollos Secretary
Charitable Society10/10 club member
Cherry Diamond advertiser
Consultant to MIS/Telecom Department
Regular 5th Floor participant, and West user
Activities/Associations
Board of Overseers, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Awana Youth Association leader
STL Area Governor-Toastmasters International
Walt Disney World Technical Advisory Committee
Board member - Airline Communications Manager’s Council
Senior Member, IEEE
Awarded six U.S. patents
Experience:
I’ve held second and third-level engineering, marketing, and
financial management positions with three Fortune100 companies.
This brought me to St. Louis and a corporate staff position with
General Dynamics. Following voluntary resignation, I successfully
operated then sold three thriving and successful businesses, further
honing my business operations proficiency, in preparation for a
MAC Governor’s role.
For more than 15 years, our company donated services to carry out
dramatic voice and data network improvements, saving the club several
hundred-thousand dollars in reduced or eliminated service costs,
while designing the club’s Wide-Area voice and data Network.
I interviewed each department manager, gaining an in-depth look
at each facet of the club’s operation, helping managers to
improve membership services. As part of this continuing initiative
I will contribute to the club’s goals and objectives, developing
a new level of activity and improvements. As a MAC Governor, I will
help to direct our programs, policies, and potential.
James McMullin
Personal
Address: 1312 Wyndham Lane, St. Louis, MO 63011
Spouse: Mina
Children: Jack 16, Tyler 14, Lee 11
DOB: March 21, 1961
Business
Position: Lawyer
Company: Law office of James McMullin
Address: 2000 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63144
Nature of Business: Litigation
Education
High School: Horton Watkins (Ladue) 1979
College/University: University of Missouri –Columbia 1983
Bachelor’s degree Political Science
Graduate school: Washburn University School of Law 1986
Missouri Athletic Club
Member since 1986.
President and vice president of the Under Forty Organization, Associates
club member, Captain MAC-USTA tennis team, member of MAC basketball
traveling teams, Basketball committee, golf club member and participant,
children have been participants of MAC-West swim teams and youth
programs, 5th floor and MAC-West regular user.
Activities and Associations
Former municipal judge for the City of Frontenac, Salem Methodist
church member, St. Anselm Parrish (Priory) athletic committee member
and basketball director, Committee member Parkway West Band, Pro
Bono Attorney for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
Qualifications to be governor
After being a member for 22 years it is my honor to be nominated
to run for the board of governors. Throughout my membership I have
been able to work on many past campaigns and have used that experience
to learn the intricate workings of the club. The MAC has been an
integral part of my family as my father Charles McMullin was a member
for over 30 years and my wife, Mina is a member of the MAC interclub
tennis team.
As your governor I would be able to use my knowledge of the club
and its members to continue the recruitment of new quality members
and provide informed decision making in the running of the club.
Because I am self employed I can devote the time needed to attend
club functions and board meetings.
Joseph Gerard Nassif
Personal
Address: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Date of Birth: 1/9/49
Spouse: Christina (Retired – Visitation Academy)
Children: Reuben, Meredith, Lanie (grandchild) Jeffrey
Business
Position: Partner Board
Company: Husch Blackwell Sanders
Address: St. Louis, Missouri
Nature of Business: Counsel to Chemical Industry
Prior Work 1974-1986 Monsanto
Experience: 1986-2000 Thompson Coburn
Education
High School: McBride ‘67
University: SLU ‘70
Graduate School: SLU Law ‘74 (honors)
MAC
Joined: 1986 - Diamond Club
Activities: Membership Committee; 2000, 2001 Athletic Committee;
Raised nearly $10,000 for 2001NACAD Tournament; Golf Committee;
1993 Candidate for Board; Spinning and Basketball (20 years)
Other
Past Chairman YLS Bar Association Metropolitan St. Louis; Board
Citizens for Missouri’s Children; Board Golf Committee, Boys
Club; Fellow St. Louis Bar Foundation; Fellow American Bar Foundation;
Member of the American, St. Louis, Missouri, and Illinois Bar Associations;
Our Lady of Pillar; Algonquin Golf Club; President Amateur Athletic
Association (Triple “A” Club).
Qualifications for the Board
Work experience: Age 11 setting pins at St. Aloysius and caddying
in Forest Park; Age 15 National Foods off the Hill. Age 21, Anheuser
Busch pushing beechwood chips. One year after graduating law school,
I was functioning as the counsel to Monsanto’s $250M Plasticizer
Division. I was part of the decision making function for a number
of Monsanto divisions over the next several years. I presently oversee
a national law practice involving some 25 attorneys, representing
several major corporations, including new Monsanto, Mallinckrodt,
Solutia, Olin, Sinclair Oil and Celanese. My legal experience has
been recognized by a past appointment to the National Advisory Board
of the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and listing in the Best
Lawyers in America, Who’s Who in Environmental Law, Chambers
U.S.A. America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007, Missouri
& Kansas Super Lawyers and St. Louis Magazine’s Top Lawyers.
Richard L. Nix Sr.
Personal
932 Glenmoor Lane
Glendale, MO 63122
November 19, 1936
Spouse: Jane
Children: Nicole, Richard, Ann Marie, Paul, Jane, Molly and Jim
Business
President, Diversified Management Consultants, L.L.C., focusing
on the non-profit, hospitality and food service industries with
emphasis on improving service and profitability.
Education
Hadley Technical High School
Bachelors: St. Louis University
Missouri Athletic Club
Worked in the Athletic Department, from November, 1952 became a
junior member in December 1959. Goalie on the 1960 MAC Junior National
AAU Championship Water Polo team and have been a 5th floor regular
for 48 years, playing basketball, volleyball and a three day week
regular on the downtown doubles squash court.
Activities/Associations
American Red Cross volunteer for over 30 years
Cardinal Carberry Senior Living Center Board of Directors.
Guest Lecturer, University of Missouri, College of Agriculture
Missouri Restaurant Association State Board
St. Louis Chapter, Missouri Restaurant Association, President
St. Louis University, School of Professional Studies Alumni Board
The Hotel Alverne Advisory Board Member for 15 years
University City Chamber of Commerce, Special Event Chairman
Woman’s Place Advisory Board
Qualifications
Worked in the Athletic Department as assistant to Coach Carl O.
Bauer for seven years, then a volunteer for four years, becoming
a member of the Club and now being considered for the Board of Governors,
I am truly honored.
I have been devoted to the advancement of the Club for over 55 years,
and look forward to serving as a member of the Board of Governors,
Class of 2008. After 50 years of being in the hospitality industry
and for the last 21 years president of an international meeting/event
planning company, founded and sold four successful companies, three
to members of my family, I feel I have innovative management skills
which can benefit the Club at this time.
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