Our Leaders

Our Chairperson, Vice Chair,  Executive Director, and an Operations Board make up the leadership structure of The Buddy Fund, with the support and insight of the Advisory Board.

Operations Board

The Operations Board solicits all contributors, distribution of equipment to recipient organizations, all communications, and a variety of other operational duties. This is a volunteer group that is made up of business professionals who give their time and talents and are committed to improving the lives of the youth in our St. Louis community. The Operations Board meets at least once a quarter.

Young Leaders

Serving on a board is one of the most influential roles Young Leaders can take in order to have impact. It is a role that evolves strategic thinking and develops leadership skills. Connect with our BFYL to learn more.

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Advisory Board

This board represents a prestigious group of professional athletes, local and national sports broadcasters and St. Louis community leaders who advocate on behalf of The Buddy Fund.

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Current Roster

CHAIRMAN
Tim Murch

VICE CHAIRMAN
Bill Lawson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ann M. Lederman

Buddy Fund Leadership & Members

 

Founder

Buddy Blattner
1920–2009

Executive Director

Ann M. Lederman

Chairman

Tim Murch

Vendor Relationship Manager

Kevin Schuh

Operations Board

Amy Tipton
Annie Brauer
Barbara Hussey
Bill Lawson
Cale Prokopf
Carol Dohrman
Cassie Bianculli
Corey LeSure
Drew McLaughlin
Jayme Bertish
Joan Rejda-Heath

John Randall
Jonathan Babcock
Justin Diecker
George W. Kriegshauser
Kate Labbe
Nate Kulla
Sam Norton
Sullivan Erger
Tim Murch
Tom Wesolowski

Equipment Processors

Alex Fauser
George G. Kriegshauser
George W. Kriegshauser
Jack O’Neil
Jayme Bertish
Justin Diecker

John Randall
Mark McCabe
Rodney Jackson
Shawn Rowan
Steve Puljak
Tom Wesolowski
Tyler Tubbs

Committee Members

Landon Jackson
Scott Toulou
Steve Hussey
Troy Stehr

Lifetime Members

Charlie Young
Chris Ferrari
Darren Hillis
Nick Lamb
Tom Twellman
Tom Twellman Jr.
Dr. Rajiv Patel
Bruce Conner

Members at Large

Bruce Conner
Dr. Rajiv Patel

Advisory Board

Jack Clark
Bob Costas
Dan Dierdorf
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Denny Matthews

Bob Pettit
Jay Randolph
John Rooney
Scott Toulou

Buddy Fund Young Leaders

Alex Fauser
Anne Brauer
Cassie Bianculli
Chris Lesure
Corey Lesure
Dane Grote
Daniel Cortes
Devin Laramie
Dylan Boyd

Ehtan Townzen
Jack O’Neil
Jack Biermann
Jayme Bertish
John Randall
Jonathan Babcock
Justin Diecker
Kate Labbe

Margaret White
Nate Kulla
Russ Heath
Sampson Norton
Sullivan Erger
Tyler Hubbs

Emeritus Members

Dick Davis
Al Ferrari
Ed Macauley
Dick Morgan
Mike Shannon
Mitch Murch Sr.
Jim Nace

Richard Padberg
Chuck Roland
Red Schoendienst
Kim Tucci
Rick Hummel
Whitey Herzoz

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