Horticulturist William Reininger Jr. has been appointed the new director of Tower Grove Park. He succeeds John Karel, who retired after 27 years in the position. Reininger most recently served as park operations manager for Forest Park Forever and also has worked with the cities of Crestwood and University City and the Missouri Botanical Garden. He graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in urban forestry and horticulture.
Mark Keeley is the new president and CEO of St. Louis Arc. Keeley started working at the nonprofit in 1989 and was most recently vice president of support services. He holds a master’s degree in social work from Washington University, where he is an adjunct faculty member.
Moneta Group welcomes Don Poling to the firm as a principal and family CFO. He will join Gene Diederich’s team as a full partner, forming the Diederich Poling Team. Poling was a Deloitte tax partner for 35 years. He holds a BSBA and MBA from Bowling Green State University and was a part of Stanford University’s Executive Management Program.
Joel Christie has joined Kids in the Middle as chief development officer. Christie has years of experience in fundraising, development and leadership and has served on the organization’s strategic planning committee for the last three years.
Brian Cooper is the new executive director of Friendship Village Sunset Hills. Cooper has more than 20 years experience as an employee at retirement
communities. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Milligan College.
John Kijowski was elected the new board chairman of the Missouri Broadcasters Association. Kijowski is vice president and market manager for Hubbard Radio St. Louis.
