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MAC Election
Balloting for the election of five (5) members to serve the regular term of three (3) years on the Board of Governors will take place in the Downtown Clubhouse on Thursday, May 7, 2020. You may cast your vote electronically by logging into the MAC website any time after 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020 or in person, undisturbed, on May 7th, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse (prior to gauntlet hours). If you are not able to attend the election and wish to cast a paper ballot, you may request a mail-in Absentee Ballot, which must be received in the Downtown Clubhouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 7th. However, to participate in the revelry with your fellow members (if allowed by City, County and State authorities) you’re invited to cast your ballot at the Downtown Clubhouse in the Art Lounge from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday May 7, 2020. Only Resident, Fellowship, Emeritus and Associate members in good standing and not in arrears are permitted to vote. Absentee ballot votes and paper ballot votes must be cast on the Official Ballot. No ballot will be counted that is marked with more or less than five names. The five candidates receiving the most votes will be elected. Don’t forget to sign the yellow card if you are voting with a paper ballot. The Washington Avenue entrance and Lucas Street entrance (back door) will be open on Election Day if permitted by City, County and State authorities. Visitors will be instructed to enter through the Lucas Street entrance. The Downtown Clubhouse will serve a complimentary buffet dinner on Election Day from 5-8 p.m. for all voting members in the following locations: Eads Room and Missouri Room. Members must sign for meals consumed by spouses and guests. The cost of the Election Day buffet is $40 inclusive for everyone other than the voting MAC member. Election winners will be announced in the Missouri Room as soon as results become available.
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Steven Albart
PERSONAL
Name: Steve Albart Address: 1226 Lindgate Dr., Kirkwood, 63122 Birth Date: 11/1/70 Spouse: Anne Children: Maggie
BUSINESS
Position: Regional President Company: Enterprise Bank & Trust Nature of Business: Commercial Banking
EDUCATION
College: University of Missouri - Columbia, Personal Financial Planning Graduate School: University of Missouri - St. Louis, Masters in Public Policy Administration Webster University, Masters in Business Administration
MAC
2004 – Platinum Member Membership Committee 2017-Present Finance Committee - 2007-2010 Audit Committee - 2012-2015 Most Members Referred in 2016 All-Star monthly contributor Racquetball Personal Training Family is active in fitness, swim team & camps Numerous Governor Campaigns
ASSOCIATIONS
Kirkwood School District - Finance Committee, 2019 – Present Missouri Bankers Association - Banking Leadership of Missouri 2018 Jefferson College Foundation - Treasurer, 2018 - Present American Subcontractors Association – Board, 2009 - Present Kids in the Middle – Board, 2000-2012 National Tooling & Machining Association - Program Chair 2015-2018 Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Alumni Association
STATEMENT
I am proud to be nominated to run for the Board of Governors for the MAC to continue the legacy of a 117-year-old St Louis institution. I’m running for the Board to do my part to ensure the Club continues its tradition for generations to come. My family enjoys the benefits of the hard work and dedication of the members and Governors before us.
The MAC is part of my family’s everyday life. The Foundations Gala, FatherDaughter Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Downtown, and Mother’s Day Brunch are a short-list of my favorite events each year.
My service on the membership, finance and audit committees, along with being active in numerous club activities, gives me great knowledge to lead the MAC. I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to the Club that means so much to St. Louis and my family.
E. Tracy Beckette
PERSONAL
7273 Northmoor Drive, St Louis, MO 63105 DOB: July 10, 1947 Spouse: Cathy Children: Michael, Elizabeth, Peter, Ann Grandchildren: 5
BUSINESS
Retired Commercial Banker:1971-2016
EDUCATION
Christian Brothers College St Louis University, BA & MBA Army Command and General Staff College Army War College
MILITARY
US Army & National Guard: 1971-2005 Rank: Brigadier General (R) Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Missouri (East) 2013-Present
MAC
Joined: 1971 Board of Governors, First Vice President, 2014-Present Activities: Strategic Planning (Chair), Audit (Chair), Finance, Pension, Governance, Veterans Day Committee, Wine Society, Mark Twain Society, Forever Young Club
ASSOCIATIONS
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)-State Chair, 2006-2013 American Red Cross Mid-County YMCA-Executive Committee Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri-Treasurer Association of the United States Army Gateway Chapter-Treasurer Gateway Community Veterans Engagement Board-Co-Chair
STATEMENT
My re-election to the Board of Governors provides the leadership continuity required to continue the progress achieved in developing a disciplined strategic planning process. This process is not a one-year function but rather a continuous process. For the first time, the Board is not pursuing the newest idea but rather working with a 10-year financial and capital plan which provided MAC West Phase 1 & 2 and Downtown athletic equipment and facility upgrades as well as other member amenities. I am proud to say that I have championed and ushered these projects through to completion. The challenge is to enhance the MAC’s Platinum status so that it remains relevant and adaptable in our challenging environment by enhancing the member experience while remaining fiscally prudent. I am committed to continue harnessing my proven skills in board experience, team building, fiscal management, organizational leadership, and strategic planning to make the MAC the “Club of Choice”. Let’s continue the forward progress – Re-Elect E. Tracy Beckette – “MAC First”
Brent C. Beumer
PERSONAL
13001 Sunny Dawn Court Sunset Hills, Missouri 63127 (314) 374-6891 beumerb@dierbergs.com DOB: December 30, 1974 Family: wife, Ashley and two sons, Henry (age 14) and George (age 10)
BUSINESS
Vice President of Real Estate and Corporate Counsel Dierbergs Markets, Inc. 16690 Swingley Ridge Road, 4th Floor Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
EDUCATION
High School: Lutheran High School South, St. Louis, Missouri, 1993 University: Vanderbilt University, B.A. Economics and English, 1997 Graduate School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, J.D., 2000
MAC
Joined: Oct. 2000 Activities: Current:
Governance Committee Member
“Over 40” basketball Previous:
Membership Committee “Open” basketball BOG Election Campaign Committees for many former and current Governors
ASSOCIATIONS
Lutheran Senior Services Properties Committee: Current Community Lutheran School Board of Directors: June 2013-May, 2019
President, June, 2017-May 2019 Concordia Lutheran Church Council: Previous Member and Vice President Manor Grove Skilled Nursing Facility Board of Directors: Previous Member
STATEMENT
In my role as Vice President of Real Estate and Corporate Counsel for Dierbergs Markets, Inc. I deploy my skills as an attorney and real estate professional to negotiate and execute a variety of complex real estate transactions including acquisitions and divestitures, commercial leases and construction contracts. I also have primary responsibility for all corporate governance matters, general contract review, and risk management. My position also requires participation in human resource and labor negotiations matters and corporate finance.
My professional expertise in commercial real estate and law, previous and current experience as a MAC Committee Member and membership and leadership on a variety of boards of directors, coupled with my strong interpersonal skills would bring value to the Board of Governors. It is an honor and privilege to be a candidate. Thank you for your consideration.
Justin S. Fowler
PERSONAL
300 N. 4th St. Apt. 2810 STL, MO 63102 DOB: 10/29/1977 Children: Daughters; Nellie, Natalie & Julia
BUSINESS
Principal CLA Wealth Advisors 600 Washington Ave Suite 1800 STL, MO 63101 Nature of Business: Wealth Management
EDUCATION
High School: Oakville Sr. High School College or University: UMSL (B.S. Finance & Marketing)
MAC
Joined: Sept. 2005 Activities: Ring Announcer for Boxing Night, Founder & 1st Vice President of the 1st Vice President’s Club, member of Apollo’s, Mark Twain Society, Wall Street Table, & Planning Committee, active 5M user. Past Governor (2009- 2012), during that tenure I Chaired the Finance & House Committees and was active on Membership Committee.
STATEMENT
Relationships. That is what the MAC is all about. I love the MAC. I use the Club literally every day. From workouts and personal time with my daughters, to business entertainment and meetings, the Club is a very special place to me. Because of the Club, I have made some of my best friendships and business contacts. I am fortunate to have previously served as a Governor. That tenure was during one of the worst economic times of recent memory. Those Boards worked hard and closely to ensure the Club would not only survive, but thrive, once the economy turned around. Today, that is exactly what happened, and I have some of my best friends from that experience. I am very proud of the work we did then and the continued efforts of the Boards since then to build upon and improve our great Club. I look forward to working with the current Board, the great Staff of our Club, and of course you, the members, to ensure the continued success of the Missouri Athletic Club. See you around the Club!
Robert C. Fritz
PERSONAL
311 Wild Horse Canyon Drive Wildwood, MO 63005 9/16/1963 Wife: Ann Daughter: Abigail
Chris Swank
PERSONAL
700 Dominion Drive Frontenac, MO 63131 DOB: 9/17/77 Spouse: Melissa Children: Charlie (9) & Ellie (7)
BUSINESS
Vice President – Clayco 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St. Louis, MO 63113
EDUCATION
Lindbergh High School University of Missouri Rolla – BS Civil Engineering Washington University – MA Business & Human Resources
MAC
Joined 2006 Wine Club, Mark Twain Club Workout regularly at down town and West Club
LEADERSHIP
Chairman AGC Missouri and St. Louis Chairman Construction Careers Center Charter School - St. Louis Chairman City of Wildwood City Hall Committee Board Member National Maintenance Association Policy Committee - Washington D.C.
STATEMENT
I can still recall the first time I visited the club with Gary Sextro and Jim Goessling. I remember feeling the great comradery and tradition of the club and knew immediately that I had to be a part of it. Fifteen years later, my family and I have never regretted that decision. The various clubs within the club, the updated athletic facilities, the holiday events, the pool in the summer, the vacations with other club members. All have provided lasting memories for me and my family.
I am honored to be nominated as a candidate for the Missouri Athletic Club Board of Governors and look forward to the opportunity to pay it forward. I have spent my career in the construction industry and have had the opportunity to serve as the chairman of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri and St. Louis. I have served as chair of the Board of Education for the Construction Careers Center Charter School in St. Louis. I have gained a lot of experience in these positions that would be beneficial for my role in the Board of Governors of the Missouri Athletic Club.
BUSINESS
Vice President Swank Motion Pictures 10795 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63127
Swank is a third party sales agent representing top Hollywood studios and their interests in a variety of niche markets. We license and distribute entertainment content to markets like the cruise industry, parks, stadiums, colleges and universities, K-12 schools and libraries, hospitals, buses, trains, museums and more.
EDUCATION
Saint Louis Priory School Miami University (Oxford OH), BS: Business Washington University in St. Louis, Executive MBA
MAC
Joined: 2009 Membership Committee member Activities: Squash, personal training classes, MACtivities nights, family tennis clinics, social events Downtown and West
STATEMENT
Our family’s membership goes back decades. My early experiences with the MAC were the father-son banquets at the Downtown Club; our company provided the entertainment (cartoons) for the pre-event time in the gym. My own membership began in 2009 and since then my family and I have enjoyed the opportunity to create our own MAC memories some of which include, Breakfast with Santa, participating in the MAC floats in the parades, Friday night MACtivities, tennis clinics and fun around the pools; plus our firm regularly uses the West dining facilities to conduct business.
I would consider it a great honor to be elected and am running for The Board of Governors to respectfully give back to an organization that has provided great experiences for myself and my family. If elected, you can count on me to apply my business expertise and the entrepreneurial spirit that helps guide my professional life. It’s important to preserve the culture and essence of the MAC while working to steward the club into the next phases of its continued success.
