Brian Pelletier
President

Brian has over 18 years of high-tech, business-to-business and international communications experience working with high-profile public relations agencies, for companies and associations such as Emerson Process Management and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), and as an editor and writer with trade publications such as Control Magazine, A-B Journal, and Packaging World.

314.982.8704
brian_pelletier@yahoo.com

David Lampe
Past President

David oversees the timely and thorough execution of all chapter activities and communicates chapter news to local and national officers, board members and the membership-at-large. He chairs monthly board of directors and chapter membership meetings, establishes the chapter budget and oversees expenditures. In addition to his activities with BMA, David is an Account Executive with ADT Security Systems.

314.740.9873
dlampe@sbcglobal.net

Bob Vogt
Treasurer/Sponsor Partner Liaison

Bob is responsible for the payment, recording and reporting of all chapter activities. He heads DS Direct, a St. Louis based direct marketing company specializing in results oriented direct mail for B2B, Consumer and non-profit membership programs and fundraising.

314.645.3535
rsvogt@swbell.net

Russell Kroeker
TAM Director

Russell heads the committee that produces the Targeted Advertising & Marketing (TAM) award competition. He is responsible for site selection, event promotion, award criteria, award judging, event planning and set-up for this premier St. Louis event. Russell works for Reveal, a trade show marketing firm that provides products and services for national and international trade shows, museums and corporate clients.

314.997.6333
rkroeker@revealexhibits.com

Sally Howald
Education

Steve Blives
Membership Director

Steve is currently membership chairman. He plans and implements members acquisition and retention programs and is the primary contact for sign-up and information regarding the association. Steve is the owner of Blives Consulting, a 35 year old graphic design and marketing firm. He is a graduate of Washington University.

314.997.1188
steve@blives.com

Mark Carr
Membership Co-Chair

Mark Carr, CBC, directs internal & external communications for AEP MEMCO LLC, the third largest dry cargo barge line on the inland rivers. He is also active in government affairs for the company, which is an affiliate of American Electric Power of Columbus, OH. With a background in education and business communications, Mark has been active in the development field for over 20 years. Mark has been active in business and professional organizations promoting business growth and communications both regionally and nationally.

636.530.2114
mjcarr@memcobarge.com

Thompson Knox
Internet Strategist

As a seasoned member of the development community in St. Louis, Thompson has worked on the Web since 1997. He has directed several development groups at InLink Communications, GTW.NET/Lexiter, a division of Software Plus and Cleargroove a St. Louis-based integrated marketing firm. Thompson joined Soulard-based Internet Strategy, Design and Development firm SteadyRain in September 2005 as an Internet Strategist. His work with the local BMA chapter include development and hosting of the chapter's web site and direct email campaigns.

314.446.2029
thompsonk@steadyrain.com