About Campaign Council

The Campaign Council is a dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing our mission through advocacy, strategy, and philanthropy. By leveraging their expertise and networks, they inspire generosity, secure critical investments, and expand our impact—driving innovation, scientific discovery, and lasting change.

Campaign Council Members

John F. McDonnell

Campaign Chair,
Retired Chairman of the Board, McDonnell Douglas Corporation

Danforth Center Emeritus Director

Brett D. Begemann

Retired COO, Bayer Crop Science

Former Danforth Center Board Director

Desiree Coleman-Fry

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance

Danforth Center Board Director

Christopher B. Danforth

Owner, President, and Chairman, Kennelwood Pet Resort

Danforth Center Board Director

James L. Johnson III

Partner, Johnson Bender Asset Management

Danforth Center Board Director

Ruth E. Kim, JD

Retired General Counsel, SVP and Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard

Danforth Center Board Director

Anna E. McKelvey, LLM

Community Volunteer

Danforth Center Board Director

Penny Pennington

Managing Partner, Edward Jones

Danforth Center Board Chair

William L. Polk, Jr.

Managing Partner, Egis Capital Partners

Danforth Center Board Director

Todd R. Schnuck

Chairman and CEO, Schnuck Markets, Inc.

Danforth Center Board Immediate Past Chair

Campaign Council Ambassadors

Benjamin Ola Akande, PhD

Senior Vice President, Stifel Financial

Chair, Danforth Leadership Council

Timothy Halls

Partner, Moneta

Past Chair, Danforth Center Friends

Klaire Whiteside, CFP

Manager, St. Louis Trust & Family Office

Chair, Danforth Center Young Friends

Danforth Center Campaign Representatives

Tom Bander, MBA

Vice President of Development, Danforth Center

Giles Oldroyd, PhD

President, Danforth Center

Sarah Jennings, DBA, CFRE

Executive Director of Development, Danforth Center

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