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 -- If you need assistance, please dial 2-1-1 or (800) 427-4626 
regina.greer@stl.unitedway.org 

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
(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