Staff and divisions
Executive Office
Contact:
Gary Dollar, president and chief executive officer
(314) 539-4190 | gary.dollar@stl.unitedway.org
Read Gary's blog, Living United
Administration and Regional Teams
Administration is responsible for the regional teams in nine Illinois counties and three Missouri counties, and for facilities.
Contact:
Jeanene Harris, regional and administration officer
(314) 539-4069 | jeanene.harris@stl.unitedway.org
Community Investment Division
CID supports more than 400 volunteers who strategically allocate funding raised in the United Way annual campaign to a system of nearly 200 member agencies. Volunteer teams review and assess each agency to determine that it meets quality standards. CID administers a number of fund-distribution programs, such as Dollar More, sponsored by Ameren UE; and has formed partnerships to support initiatives such as 100 Neediest Cases and Success By 6®. Additionally, the Volunteer Center operates within CID.
Contact:
Kathy Gardner, senior vice president
(314) 539-4070 | kathy.gardner@stl.unitedway.org
Finance
The finance division handles all pledge processing, in addition to accounting and budgeting needs.
Contact:
Kenneth Graesser, chief financial officer
(314) 539-4042 | ken.graesser@stl.unitedway.org
Human Resources
The department of human resources oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services; provides overall strategic HR leadership; fosters a workplace environment consistent with the value and mission of United Way and directs staffing and selection for the organization.
Contact:
Patricia Thornton, vice president
(314) 539-4068 | patricia.thornton@stl.unitedway.org
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Information & Referral/2-1-1
I&R is responsible for handling the agency database and directing those in need of help to appropriate agencies. 2-1-1 is available throughout the state of Missouri and to Illinois residents of St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe, Madison, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun or Macoupin counties. Three-digit dialing is available from all landlines in these areas, as well as AT&T/Cingular cell phones. Other cell phone companies are being added. You can also reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.
Contact:
Regina Greer, director
(314) 242-1880 | regina.greer@stl.unitedway.org | If you need assistance, please dial 2-1-1 or (800) 427-4626
Labor Participation
The labor participation division is a liaison with organized labor in Greater St. Louis. Initiatives include fundraising, separate information and referral lines, specialty training, service to the community and Leadership participation.
Contact:
Marcia Cline (SEIU), vice president
(314) 539-4193 or (636) 939-3300 | marcia.cline@stl.unitedway.org
Major Gifts and Planned Giving
This division is responsible for donors who give $1,000 or more annually, called Leadership Givers. This includes the affinity groups within Leadership, Women's Leadership Society, African American Leadership - Charmaine Chapman Society, Women's Initiative Next Generation, Young Leadership Society, Multicultural Leadership Society and the Retirees' Society, as well as the Alexis de Tocqueville Society for those who give $10,000 or more annually. In addition, this division manages planned gifts and legacy programs, and the direct mail program.
Contact:
Orvin Kimbrough, senior vice president
(314) 539-4249 | orvin.kimbrough@stl.unitedway.org
Marketing and Communications
The marketing and communications division is responsible for publications and campaign materials, advertising and promotion, Web site content, media relations, special events, sports partnerships, social media/Web 2.0 initiatives and public issues.
Contact:
Angela Marino, vice president
(314) 539-4116 | angela.marino@stl.unitedway.org
For media inquiries, please contact Carrie Zukoski, public relations director
(314) 539-4029 | carrie.zukoski@stl.unitedway.org
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Resource Development
RD plans and administers United Way fundraising initiatives, providing information and support to Campaign Representatives, Employee Campaign Coordinators and all others associated with the annual campaign and year-round giving.
Contact:
R. J. Crunk, senior vice president
(314) 539-4110 | rj.crunk@stl.unitedway.org
Strategy and Community Engagement
The department of strategy and community engagement was created in 2009 to develop planned direction and responses around the regional and statewide issues of financial stability, education, health and disaster preparedness, bringing existing agencies, corporate partners and community leaders to work together on these issues. This department also directs organizational effectiveness.
Contact:
Cheryl Polk, executive vice president and chief strategy and engagement officer
(314) 539-4015 | cheryl.polk@stl.unitedway.org