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David Ulevitch is an entrepreneur and investor. As a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, he focuses on enterprise and SaaS software investments along with companies that promote American Dynamism, which includes housing, education, logistics, national security, aerospace and public safety. His investments include Anduril, Flock Safety, Skydio, and Superhuman. He was previously the founder and […]

Lawrence Thomas is a recently retired partner at Edward Jones. Previously, he spent most of his time in the company’s Securities Research and Branch Development departments. He started as an intern in 1977 and, upon completion of his bachelor’s degree, was hired in the firm’s Corporate Bond Trading department and became principal in 1983. Mr. Thomas […]

Barbara Schaps Thomas is a member of the Washington University Board of Trustees and retired senior vice president and chief financial officer for HBO/HBO Sports, New York. In her role at HBO/HBO Sports, Thomas was responsible for operations and financial administration of all major sports departments in HBO, HBO Sports, and Time Warner Sports, $100MM […]

Kurt Summers is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Public-Private Partnership Investments in the Infrastructure Group. In this capacity, Kurt is responsible for investment strategies in partnership with governments, public entities, civic and labor organizations, and broader stakeholders to help advance local infrastructure priorities. Previously, Mr. Summers served as Senior Advisor to Blackstone. He […]

Mary Stillman is executive director of the Hawthorn Leadership School Foundation and founder of the Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, a charter public school in St. Louis for girls in grades six through 12. Her previous roles include assistant dean of Arts & Sciences and lecturer at Washington University, internships program director at College Bound, […]

Nicholas Somers is managing partner of private investment holding company Somers Investment Partners, LLC. Previously, he was executive chairman and principal owner of IDS Group, Inc., an international supplier of enterprise application software. In that role, he directed all aspects of IDS’ strategic development and led the company’s international business development and staffing initiatives. Mr. […]

Robert Skandalaris is principal, chairman, and chief executive officer of Quantum Ventures of Michigan, LLC, a privately held company specializing in the acquisition and development of middle-market firms. He has held several senior officer positions including founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Acorn Asset Management; founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Noble International, […]

Tony is responsible for leading and managing Arrowstreet Capital, an investment firm that manages over $200B for institutional investors globally. He chairs the firm’s Operating Committee and is an Executive Director on Arrowstreet Capital’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Arrowstreet, Tony was the Chief Administrative Officer at Fidelity Investments. From 2006 through 2009, he […]

Michael Riney is the Founder and Managing Director of QRM Capital, his family office that he administers with his wife, Quirsis. QRM Capital is focused on private investments and philanthropic endeavors in the St. Louis region. In this role, he identifies and makes investments in private companies, private equity and venture capital funds, and oversees […]

Penny Pennington is the managing partner of Edward Jones, a leading financial services company dedicated to helping its 9 million clients turn their life plans into financial plans. Under her leadership, the firm’s 55,000 associates, including more than 20,000 financial advisors across North America, provide comprehensive, personalized planning and professional advice. Pennington is focused on advancing […]