Men’s Leadership Society
The Men’s Leadership Society (MLS) brings together members from across our 16-county region to create a unique community of philanthropists dedicated to making our community a better place for all.
Philanthropy
The Men’s Leadership Society’s generosity ensures that when people need food, shelter, care, counseling or respite, someone is there to help. Members care about the communities they call home and want to make a positive impact.
Leadership
MLS offers an outlet for leaders from across the region and every industry sector to connect over a shared cause. Membership in the Society demonstrates community leadership and provides opportunities to develop as leaders for change.
Collaboration
We know we’re stronger when we work together. MLS is impacting people’s lives right here in our backyard. With United Way, we have the strong partner needed to make a difference on a much larger scale.
Your Dollars at Work
provides a month’s supply of diapers for 75 toddlers
provides a two-week hotel stay for a domestic violence victim needing immediate shelter
supplies five homebound seniors hot meals for six months
Ready to Join?
A gift of $1,000 or greater gives you access to join one or more Leadership Giving Societies and helps people in the St. Louis region live their best possible lives.
Regional Business Council Step-up Program
The Regional Business Council (RBC) is pleased to offer a 3-step program for women and persons of color who want to become members of one or more Leadership Societies.
This initiative allows participants to unlock member benefits and recognition as Leadership Givers by matching all or a portion of their gifts over the course of three years until they reach the Leadership level ($1,000) without a match.
To participate in the RBC Step-Up Program, please complete this secure, online form.
Jim Lally, Enterprise Financial Services Corp (Enterprise Bank and Trust), 2023 Chair
Alonzo Byrd, Retiree from Enterprise Holdings
Andrew Davidson, KPMG LLP, 2022 Co-Chair
Brent Gleckler, Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Patrick Hardin, Mississippi Lime Company
Frank Hamsher, Skyline Public Strategies LLC
Neil Hershey, Edward Jones
Jared Hux, Novus International, Inc.
Scott Kalna, Caleres
David Oeltjen, KPMG LLP
Matt Padberg, Cardinal Investments, Inc.
Christopher Quallen, Reinsurance Group
Andre Stevens, Slalom
Kel Ward, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Greg Waters, Graham Packaging, Inc.
Kel Ward, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
2022: Andrew Davidson & Jim Lally
2021: Andrew Davidson & Keith Williamson
2020: Mike Hart
2018-2019: Joe Bergan and Sumit Verma
2016-2018: Arindam Kar and Michael Lawrence
2013-2016: Joe Ambrose and Ray Farris